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GK51 EVN
MOTValid
MOT due13 Oct 2026
First reg1 Oct 2001
Mileage145,941 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

24 years and 9 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 4 April 2026.

PASSED · 14 Oct 2025
Test date14 Oct 2025
Expiry13 Oct 2026
Test number468345437246
Mileage145,941 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis badly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 7 Oct 2025
Test date7 Oct 2025
Expiry
Test number273727958055
Mileage145,941 mi
MajorEmissions unable to be completed co/lamp high (8.2.1.2 (d))
MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear pipe joint (8.2.1.1 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis badly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 18 Sep 2024
Test date18 Sep 2024
Expiry17 Sep 2025
Test number207416372572
Mileage137,795 mi
MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED · 10 Sep 2024
Test date10 Sep 2024
Expiry
Test number726799065621
Mileage137,787 mi
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint of centre and rear silencers (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
PASSED · 7 Sep 2023
Test date7 Sep 2023
Expiry6 Sep 2024
Test number493497433907
Mileage135,040 mi
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint with rear box (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 29 Aug 2023
Test date29 Aug 2023
Expiry
Test number704520376611
Mileage135,038 mi
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint with rear box (6.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 6 Jul 2022
Test date6 Jul 2022
Expiry2 Aug 2023
Test number735570010828
Mileage129,862 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Upper arm rubber perished
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower arm rubber perished
FAILED · 6 Jul 2022
Test date6 Jul 2022
Expiry
Test number795887771414
Mileage129,862 mi
MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Upper arm rubber perished
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower arm rubber perished
PASSED · 6 Jul 2021
Test date6 Jul 2021
Expiry2 Aug 2022
Test number144381227864
Mileage122,763 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also in a very poor condition (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED · 6 Jul 2021
Test date6 Jul 2021
Expiry
Test number152792245780
Mileage122,763 mi
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also in a very poor condition (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 10 Jul 2020
Test date10 Jul 2020
Expiry2 Aug 2021
Test number206505028367
Mileage117,592 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryEML on
PASSED · 29 Jul 2019
Test date29 Jul 2019
Expiry2 Aug 2020
Test number479087815104
Mileage112,562 mi
PASSED · 3 Aug 2018
Test date3 Aug 2018
Expiry2 Aug 2019
Test number553749741436
Mileage109,974 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 3 Aug 2018
Test date3 Aug 2018
Expiry
Test number459665442964
Mileage109,974 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 5 Oct 2017
Test date5 Oct 2017
Expiry14 Oct 2018
Test number231198236261
Mileage105,061 mi
PASSED · 7 Oct 2016
Test date7 Oct 2016
Expiry14 Oct 2017
Test number913917304755
Mileage88,617 mi
PASSED · 15 Oct 2015
Test date15 Oct 2015
Expiry14 Oct 2016
Test number309981680147
Mileage72,719 mi
FAILED · 13 Oct 2015
Test date13 Oct 2015
Expiry
Test number893995763322
Mileage72,714 mi
FailNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
PASSED · 10 Oct 2014
Test date10 Oct 2014
Expiry9 Oct 2015
Test number309583184269
Mileage64,599 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
PASSED · 19 Sep 2013
Test date19 Sep 2013
Expiry27 Sep 2014
Test number185802163235
Mileage62,895 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 17 Sep 2012
Test date17 Sep 2012
Expiry27 Sep 2013
Test number996251962274
Mileage60,889 mi
PASSED · 22 Sep 2011
Test date22 Sep 2011
Expiry27 Sep 2012
Test number786405561242
Mileage57,937 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 28 Sep 2010
Test date28 Sep 2010
Expiry27 Sep 2011
Test number713031870277
Mileage55,230 mi
PASSED · 15 Oct 2009
Test date15 Oct 2009
Expiry1 Nov 2010
Test number311018789448
Mileage52,435 mi
PASSED · 17 Oct 2008
Test date17 Oct 2008
Expiry1 Nov 2009
Test number424971698288
Mileage48,789 mi
PASSED · 2 Nov 2007
Test date2 Nov 2007
Expiry1 Nov 2008
Test number304746307369
Mileage43,671 mi
PASSED · 27 Oct 2006
Test date27 Oct 2006
Expiry1 Nov 2007
Test number372270706389
Mileage40,422 mi