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CK55 OML
MOTExpired
MOT due27 Jan 2026
First reg19 Oct 2005
Mileage175,980 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

20 years and 8 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 22 January 2026.

FAILED · 21 Jan 2026
Test date21 Jan 2026
Expiry
Test number874077138573
Mileage175,980 mi
AdvisoryEML ON
MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill - Multiple Holes Whole Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorNearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill - Multiple Holes Whole Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 28 Jan 2025
Test date28 Jan 2025
Expiry27 Jan 2026
Test number500732598986
Mileage172,239 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Wing corroded
AdvisoryOffside Front Wing corroded
MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryEML On
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
FAILED · 27 Jan 2025
Test date27 Jan 2025
Expiry
Test number678040965207
Mileage172,223 mi
MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Wing corroded
AdvisoryOffside Front Wing corroded
MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryEML On
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
PASSED · 26 Jan 2024
Test date26 Jan 2024
Expiry26 Jan 2025
Test number838830077013
Mileage161,905 mi
AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection
Advisoryeml light on
AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryUnderside coated in wax oil/ under seal restricting full inspection of body chassis brake pipes and Suspension components
PASSED · 19 Jan 2023
Test date19 Jan 2023
Expiry26 Jan 2024
Test number704327962693
Mileage145,904 mi
AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection
AdvisoryBrake pipes have a protective coating I.e grease/underseal, restricting inspection of brake pipes.
Advisoryaxle corroded
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisoryreverse lights in/op
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
MinorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lower than expected (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Advisoryunderside heavily coated in wax oil
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
FAILED · 7 Jan 2023
Test date7 Jan 2023
Expiry
Test number636352701960
Mileage145,830 mi
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Nearside dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryReverse light not working
DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Dangerous (5.2.3 (e))
MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear bake pipes under sealed not allowing full inspection (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corroded & undersealed , not allowing full inspection (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corroded & undersealed , not allowing full inspection (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear axle & suspension components corroded & undersealed , not allowing full inspection
MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryWheel arches on both front wings corroded
PASSED · 27 Jan 2022
Test date27 Jan 2022
Expiry26 Jan 2023
Test number571330497278
Mileage132,367 mi
AdvisoryUnderside coated in wax oil restricting full inspection of body suspension and brake pipes
AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection
PASSED · 13 Jan 2021
Test date13 Jan 2021
Expiry17 Jan 2022
Test number859589585459
Mileage126,995 mi
AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Advisoryrear axle corroded
PASSED · 16 Jul 2019
Test date16 Jul 2019
Expiry17 Jan 2021
Test number982298930334
Mileage113,720 mi
FAILED · 16 Jul 2019
Test date16 Jul 2019
Expiry
Test number817234888377
Mileage113,720 mi
PrsNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 18 Jul 2018
Test date18 Jul 2018
Expiry17 Jul 2019
Test number543955966509
Mileage103,010 mi
Advisorymanufactures sill and body covers fitted restricting inspection
AdvisoryBrake pipes have a protective coating I.e grease/underseal, restricting inspection of brake pipes.
AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle covered in protective coating I.e underseal, restricting inspection
AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryNearside mirror glass missing
PASSED · 10 Nov 2015
Test date10 Nov 2015
Expiry9 Nov 2016
Test number519124201896
Mileage102,970 mi
PASSED · 15 Nov 2013
Test date15 Nov 2013
Expiry15 Nov 2014
Test number948949513354
Mileage97,021 mi
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
FAILED · 12 Nov 2013
Test date12 Nov 2013
Expiry
Test number749376613336
Mileage96,888 mi
FailNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
PASSED · 16 Nov 2012
Test date16 Nov 2012
Expiry15 Nov 2013
Test number869011922370
Mileage88,747 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
FAILED · 16 Nov 2012
Test date16 Nov 2012
Expiry
Test number848111322310
Mileage88,747 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 28 Sep 2011
Test date28 Sep 2011
Expiry19 Oct 2012
Test number817841571235
Mileage81,749 mi
PASSED · 11 Oct 2010
Test date11 Oct 2010
Expiry19 Oct 2011
Test number100424580240
Mileage69,552 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
PASSED · 28 Sep 2009
Test date28 Sep 2009
Expiry19 Oct 2010
Test number702581779233
Mileage55,218 mi
FAILED · 15 Oct 2008
Test date15 Oct 2008
Expiry
Test number334859388285
Mileage38,105 mi
PrsOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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)
PASSED · 15 Oct 2008
Test date15 Oct 2008
Expiry19 Oct 2009
Test number791729188291
Mileage38,105 mi
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)