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GU51 WKA
MOTValid
MOT due3 Jul 2026
First reg1 Sep 2001
Mileage159,799 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

24 years and 10 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 13 September 2025.

PASSED · 4 Jul 2025
Test date4 Jul 2025
Expiry3 Jul 2026
Test number292172592920
Mileage159,799 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
PASSED · 3 Nov 2023
Test date3 Nov 2023
Expiry2 Nov 2024
Test number428650817588
Mileage158,739 mi
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryRear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/floor both sides around drain plug (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 31 Oct 2023
Test date31 Oct 2023
Expiry
Test number662571426168
Mileage158,731 mi
MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryRear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/floor both sides around drain plug (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 3 Nov 2022
Test date3 Nov 2022
Expiry2 Nov 2023
Test number943327263580
Mileage155,803 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisoryoil leak
Advisoryexhaust has a temp repair advise permanent repair
FAILED · 19 Oct 2022
Test date19 Oct 2022
Expiry
Test number436783315387
Mileage155,732 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advisoryoil ,leak
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
FAILED · 14 Oct 2022
Test date14 Oct 2022
Expiry
Test number905197460287
Mileage155,564 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advisoryoil ,leak
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
PASSED · 21 Oct 2021
Test date21 Oct 2021
Expiry20 Oct 2022
Test number288081768657
Mileage148,098 mi
Advisorynearside front wing corroded sharp edges starting
Advisoryrear floor corroded both sides
AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisoryfront light level broken
FAILED · 14 Oct 2021
Test date14 Oct 2021
Expiry
Test number423385108116
Mileage148,062 mi
MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing sharp edges due to damage corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Advisorynearside front wing corroded sharp edges starting
Advisoryrear floor corroded both sides
AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisoryfront light level broken
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
FAILED · 6 Oct 2021
Test date6 Oct 2021
Expiry
Test number823155343316
Mileage148,016 mi
MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective and cap insecure (6.1.3 (b) (i))
MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront both wings corroded
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 9 Oct 2020
Test date9 Oct 2020
Expiry8 Oct 2021
Test number987644160292
Mileage141,372 mi
AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 1 Oct 2020
Test date1 Oct 2020
Expiry
Test number187520140879
Mileage141,224 mi
MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 9 Apr 2019
Test date9 Apr 2019
Expiry1 Oct 2020
Test number116374465049
Mileage130,768 mi
PASSED · 12 Apr 2018
Test date12 Apr 2018
Expiry26 Apr 2019
Test number718555130225
Mileage124,080 mi
Advisoryboth front brake hoses perished
Advisoryplay in n/s/r upper shock mount
PASSED · 27 Apr 2017
Test date27 Apr 2017
Expiry26 Apr 2018
Test number876476584872
Mileage117,740 mi
AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
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)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 20 Apr 2017
Test date20 Apr 2017
Expiry
Test number805983470907
Mileage117,583 mi
FailNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
FailNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
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)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 21 Apr 2016
Test date21 Apr 2016
Expiry22 Apr 2017
Test number354433738725
Mileage110,520 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)
FAILED · 21 Apr 2016
Test date21 Apr 2016
Expiry
Test number627083515067
Mileage110,520 mi
PrsOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 23 Apr 2015
Test date23 Apr 2015
Expiry22 Apr 2016
Test number205643915405
Mileage103,622 mi
FAILED · 14 Apr 2015
Test date14 Apr 2015
Expiry
Test number825524205124
Mileage103,581 mi
FailElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
PASSED · 15 Apr 2014
Test date15 Apr 2014
Expiry14 Apr 2015
Test number349375104152
Mileage99,843 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAILED · 15 Apr 2014
Test date15 Apr 2014
Expiry
Test number188975704182
Mileage99,843 mi
FailNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 4 Apr 2013
Test date4 Apr 2013
Expiry3 Apr 2014
Test number907624393032
Mileage94,215 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
User Enteredboth rear tyre valve stems slightly perished
User Enterednearside rear tyre wearing heavy inner edge
PASSED · 4 Apr 2012
Test date4 Apr 2012
Expiry3 Apr 2013
Test number765835992020
Mileage90,942 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
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 Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
User Enteredboth rear tyre valve stems slightly perished
PASSED · 29 Mar 2011
Test date29 Mar 2011
Expiry28 Mar 2012
Test number618268481022
Mileage87,903 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
User EnteredNail in offside front tyre
PASSED · 2 Feb 2010
Test date2 Feb 2010
Expiry1 Feb 2011
Test number873773930047
Mileage86,225 mi
AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
User Enteredcorrosion to front to rear metal brake at rear
PASSED · 9 Jan 2009
Test date9 Jan 2009
Expiry8 Jan 2010
Test number110109409087
Mileage79,743 mi
User Enteredadvisory on perivous test no792598309024
FAILED · 8 Jan 2009
Test date8 Jan 2009
Expiry
Test number792598309024
Mileage79,707 mi
FailFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
FailRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
FailNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
User Enteredoffside front tyre wearing inner edge
User Enterednearside front tyre worn on edges
User Enteredslight play in steering rack
PASSED · 20 Nov 2007
Test date20 Nov 2007
Expiry22 Nov 2008
Test number410234627485
Mileage72,357 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED · 23 Nov 2006
Test date23 Nov 2006
Expiry22 Nov 2007
Test number503267926387
Mileage65,339 mi
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User EnteredNail in nearside front tyre
PASSED · 23 Nov 2005
Test date23 Nov 2005
Expiry22 Nov 2006
Test number173947425329
Mileage59,426 mi
FAILED · 23 Nov 2005
Test date23 Nov 2005
Expiry
Test number610447425328
Mileage59,408 mi
FailNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FailOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FailNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
FailOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)