MOT History

From DVSA records — every MOT this car has had since 2006.

Last MOT30 Jun 2026 · Pass

MOT valid until29 Jun 2027

Mileage at last MOT142,820 miles

MOT tests on record29

2006 · 42,949 miles2026 · 142,820 miles

30 Jun 2026 Pass 142,820 miles

8 advisories

AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to crack
AdvisoryOffside Rear Battery carrier floor corroded but battery is secure
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front outers (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

24 Jun 2026 Fail 142,820 miles

4 items noted · 9 advisories

MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to crack
AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Battery carrier floor corroded but battery is secure
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front outers (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

10 Nov 2025 Fail 142,812 miles

6 items noted · 4 advisories

MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryRear sub-frame corroded
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

2 May 2024 Pass 134,684 miles

8 advisories

AdvisoryEml on
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

2 May 2023 Pass 131,595 miles

1 item noted · 9 advisories

MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryEML is on
AdvisoryFuel cap rubber seal
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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28 Apr 2023 Fail 131,590 miles

4 items noted · 9 advisories

MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryEML is on
AdvisoryFuel cap rubber seal
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

5 Apr 2022 Pass 122,213 miles

9 advisories

AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

5 Apr 2022 Fail 122,211 miles

5 items noted · 9 advisories

MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

29 Apr 2021 Pass 117,951 miles

5 advisories

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

29 Apr 2021 Fail 117,951 miles

1 item noted · 5 advisories

DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

27 Apr 2020 Pass 116,141 miles

1 item noted · 4 advisories

MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

3 May 2019 Pass 105,273 miles

4 advisories

AdvisorySlight chip in windscreen drivers lower
AdvisoryN/s/f roadwheel has slightly distorted inner rim bead
AdvisoryBrake pipes n/s/r above fuel tank cant be fully visually inspected and coated in grease
AdvisoryRear suspension subframe dry and showing corrosion in places

3 May 2018 Pass 96,023 miles

6 advisories

AdvisoryN/s headlight has condensation lamp
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryBrake pipes at rear n/s and o/s at n/s of fuel tank showing surface corrosion
AdvisoryN/s and o/s rear brake discs have slight surface corrosion on faces
AdvisoryN/s/f road wheel has slightly distorted wheel rim on inner bead
AdvisoryRear suspension subframe has surface corrosion

19 Mar 2018 Fail 96,016 miles

5 items noted · 11 advisories

FailAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
FailElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
FailNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (4.1.D.1f)
FailNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryBrake wear warning light on dash
AdvisoryN/s headlight has condensation inside lamp
AdvisoryBrake pipes at n/s/r at side of fuel tank showing surface corrosion
AdvisoryN/s and o/s rear brake discs have surface corrosion and pitting on faces
AdvisoryO/s/f road wheel has slightly distorted wheel rim on inner bead
AdvisorySlight drone/road noise heard on test drive but no play or roughness can be felt in wheel bearings when span by hand
AdvisoryN/s/f tyre wearing lower on outer edges of tread
AdvisoryRear suspension subframe showing surface corrosion
AdvisoryO/s/r tyre cracking on outer edges of tread
AdvisoryN/s/r brake grabbing slightly

8 Mar 2017 Pass 94,151 miles

16 May 2016 Pass 92,050 miles

1 advisory

AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

20 May 2015 Pass 89,204 miles

19 May 2015 Fail 89,204 miles

1 item noted · 1 advisory

FailNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

25 Jul 2014 Pass 85,109 miles

19 Jul 2013 Pass 81,119 miles

2 advisories

AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

15 Jul 2013 Fail 81,113 miles

3 items noted · 3 advisories

FailNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FailOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

23 Jul 2012 Pass 77,796 miles

2 advisories

AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

23 Jul 2012 Fail 77,795 miles

1 item noted · 2 advisories

FailFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

28 Jul 2011 Pass 73,382 miles

7 advisories

AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

28 Jul 2010 Pass 68,683 miles

29 Jul 2009 Pass 60,943 miles

9 Aug 2008 Pass 54,475 miles

9 Aug 2007 Pass 48,809 miles

31 Jul 2006 Pass 42,949 miles

Source: DVSA MOT history, checked 21 Oct 2026. You can check any car's MOT history yourself on GOV.UK.

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