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K226 ERP
MOTExpired
MOT due3 Mar 2026
First reg14 Apr 1993
Mileage61,167 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

33 years and 2 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 24 May 2026.

PASSED · 4 Mar 2025
Test date4 Mar 2025
Expiry3 Mar 2026
Test number799798001936
Mileage61,167 mi
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED · 27 Feb 2025
Test date27 Feb 2025
Expiry
Test number322916806007
Mileage61,166 mi
MajorOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill, drivers seat belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED · 4 Jun 2024
Test date4 Jun 2024
Expiry
Test number339587880533
Mileage61,157 mi
AdvisoryBrake fluid reservoir cap defective
MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18 inch (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17 inch (3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryFuel filler neck rusty
MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill middle (7.1.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 12 May 2022
Test date12 May 2022
Expiry17 May 2023
Test number492075429738
Mileage61,114 mi
AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside brake hose outer surfaces slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advisoryservice brake pedal has long travel
AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipe corroded
AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel front section corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED · 17 May 2021
Test date17 May 2021
Expiry17 May 2022
Test number528310353093
Mileage61,017 mi
AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advisoryservice brake pedal has long travel
AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel corroded on front section. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryFuel tank filler pipe corroding
PASSED · 18 May 2020
Test date18 May 2020
Expiry17 May 2021
Test number997116234907
Mileage60,939 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside brake hoses slightly perished on outer surfaces (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel corroded on front section (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Advisoryfuel tank filler pipe corroding
PASSED · 14 May 2019
Test date14 May 2019
Expiry18 Nov 2020
Test number813202654485
Mileage60,738 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED · 10 May 2018
Test date10 May 2018
Expiry18 May 2019
Test number905869380178
Mileage60,289 mi
AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryNearside Outer sill panel corroded on front section
PASSED · 18 May 2017
Test date18 May 2017
Expiry18 May 2018
Test number686972864974
Mileage60,025 mi
Advisoryfuel tank filler neck corroded
FAILED · 18 May 2017
Test date18 May 2017
Expiry
Test number239310316796
Mileage60,025 mi
PrsNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisoryfuel tank filler neck corroded
PASSED · 10 May 2016
Test date10 May 2016
Expiry18 May 2017
Test number240163564908
Mileage59,538 mi
AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
AdvisoryNearside outer sill corroded on front section
PASSED · 27 Apr 2015
Test date27 Apr 2015
Expiry18 May 2016
Test number478247415103
Mileage58,926 mi
AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
User EnteredMinor corrosion of nearside sill front section.
PASSED · 28 Apr 2014
Test date28 Apr 2014
Expiry18 May 2015
Test number926418514129
Mileage58,512 mi
PASSED · 8 May 2013
Test date8 May 2013
Expiry18 May 2014
Test number665688423161
Mileage58,069 mi
PASSED · 15 May 2012
Test date15 May 2012
Expiry18 May 2013
Test number278956032163
Mileage57,628 mi
AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
PASSED · 10 May 2011
Test date10 May 2011
Expiry18 May 2012
Test number419690231126
Mileage57,166 mi
PASSED · 11 May 2010
Test date11 May 2010
Expiry18 May 2011
Test number244801430499
Mileage56,166 mi
PASSED · 23 Apr 2009
Test date23 Apr 2009
Expiry18 May 2010
Test number113033619151
Mileage54,120 mi
PASSED · 23 Apr 2008
Test date23 Apr 2008
Expiry18 May 2009
Test number971124018184
Mileage51,334 mi
PASSED · 19 Apr 2007
Test date19 Apr 2007
Expiry18 May 2008
Test number542269407157
Mileage48,317 mi
PASSED · 24 Apr 2006
Test date24 Apr 2006
Expiry18 May 2007
Test number470264216134
Mileage45,389 mi
AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User Enteredsurface cracks on both front flexi hoses