MOT History

From DVSA records — every MOT this car has had since 2011.

Last MOT12 Feb 2026 · Pass

MOT valid until16 Feb 2027

Mileage at last MOT194,047 miles

MOT tests on record26

2011 · 35,587 miles2026 · 194,047 miles

12 Feb 2026 Pass 194,047 miles

3 items noted · 9 advisories

MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

12 Feb 2026 Fail 194,046 miles

6 items noted · 9 advisories

MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

13 Feb 2025 Pass 183,629 miles

6 advisories

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage and fluid level low (2.1.5 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

11 Feb 2025 Fail 183,624 miles

2 items noted · 6 advisories

MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage and fluid level low (2.1.5 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

17 Feb 2024 Pass 175,135 miles

9 advisories

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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16 Feb 2024 Fail 175,132 miles

1 item noted · 8 advisories

DangerousFluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

18 Jan 2023 Pass 168,255 miles

2 advisories

AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

21 Jan 2022 Pass 161,764 miles

3 advisories

AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

20 Jan 2022 Fail 161,762 miles

2 items noted · 3 advisories

MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

3 Feb 2021 Pass 155,646 miles

4 advisories

AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

3 Feb 2021 Fail 155,642 miles

3 items noted · 4 advisories

DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

4 Feb 2020 Pass 148,415 miles

10 advisories

AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Appears to be rocker cover gasket. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryFuel cap sealing device perishing.

25 Jan 2020 Fail 148,084 miles

1 item noted · 11 advisories

MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working sidelight. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
AdvisoryVehicle due for a brake fluid change.
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Appears to be rocker cover gasket. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryFuel cap sealing device perishing.

19 Jan 2019 Pass 137,165 miles

3 advisories

AdvisoryDeep cut to n/s rear tyre sidewall
AdvisoryIntermittent fault to offside front side light.
AdvisoryUndertrays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

30 Jan 2018 Pass 126,589 miles

1 advisory

AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

1 Feb 2017 Pass 114,917 miles

15 Jan 2016 Pass 102,427 miles

3 advisories

AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNsr tyre wearing on inside edge

15 Jan 2016 Fail 102,427 miles

2 items noted · 3 advisories

FailNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNsr tyre wearing on inside edge

23 Feb 2015 Pass 90,412 miles

5 Feb 2015 Fail 89,872 miles

2 items noted

FailNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

12 Oct 2013 Pass 69,671 miles

2 advisories

AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

25 Aug 2012 Pass 53,223 miles

2 advisories

AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

9 Sep 2011 Fail 37,611 miles

2 items noted · 1 advisory

Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

9 Sep 2011 Pass 37,611 miles

1 advisory

AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

23 Aug 2011 Pass 37,607 miles

24 Feb 2011 Pass 35,587 miles

Source: DVSA MOT history, checked 9 Oct 2026. You can check any car's MOT history yourself on GOV.UK.

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