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9-3 · Silver

K5LX K
MOTValid
MOT due15 Oct 2026
First reg29 May 2001
Mileage119,494 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

25 years and 1 month

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 28 June 2026.

PASSED · 16 Oct 2025
Test date16 Oct 2025
Expiry15 Oct 2026
Test number324140748032
Mileage119,494 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryIntegral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor in number of places (6.1.1 (d) (i))
FAILED · 19 Sep 2025
Test date19 Sep 2025
Expiry—
Test number200647649772
Mileage119,457 mi
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor area under seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 27 Sep 2024
Test date27 Sep 2024
Expiry26 Sep 2025
Test number201595875396
Mileage117,556 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
FAILED · 27 Sep 2024
Test date27 Sep 2024
Expiry—
Test number676501051717
Mileage117,556 mi
MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 2 Aug 2023
Test date2 Aug 2023
Expiry11 Aug 2024
Test number429533335326
Mileage115,688 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 12 Aug 2022
Test date12 Aug 2022
Expiry11 Aug 2023
Test number993208215205
Mileage114,090 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 31 May 2019
Test date31 May 2019
Expiry3 Dec 2020
Test number746531365246
Mileage111,427 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 31 May 2019
Test date31 May 2019
Expiry—
Test number148277347919
Mileage111,427 mi
PrsBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 31 May 2018
Test date31 May 2018
Expiry3 Jun 2019
Test number103156375672
Mileage106,041 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 2 Jun 2017
Test date2 Jun 2017
Expiry3 Jun 2018
Test number235543065403
Mileage98,613 mi
PASSED · 4 Jun 2016
Test date4 Jun 2016
Expiry3 Jun 2017
Test number387124015690
Mileage90,971 mi
AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 2 Jun 2015
Test date2 Jun 2015
Expiry2 Jun 2016
Test number806493055181
Mileage80,968 mi
User Enteredsill covers fitted
User Enteredosr brake disc pitted
PASSED · 29 May 2014
Test date29 May 2014
Expiry2 Jun 2015
Test number739779144135
Mileage70,889 mi
User Enteredsill covers fitted
User Enteredrear exhaust clamp poor
PASSED · 30 May 2013
Test date30 May 2013
Expiry2 Jun 2014
Test number249130953170
Mileage62,294 mi
User Enteredrear exhaust clamp poor
User EnteredItems removed from driver's view prior to test
PASSED · 1 Jun 2012
Test date1 Jun 2012
Expiry2 Jun 2013
Test number178393752197
Mileage50,660 mi
PASSED · 3 Jun 2011
Test date3 Jun 2011
Expiry2 Jun 2012
Test number316324351189
Mileage47,821 mi
User EnteredOil leak
PASSED · 27 Apr 2010
Test date27 Apr 2010
Expiry26 May 2011
Test number962657610154
Mileage43,493 mi
FAILED · 26 Apr 2010
Test date26 Apr 2010
Expiry—
Test number730076510126
Mileage43,489 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)
PASSED · 30 Apr 2009
Test date30 Apr 2009
Expiry26 May 2010
Test number951000329131
Mileage41,503 mi
PASSED · 27 May 2008
Test date27 May 2008
Expiry26 May 2009
Test number251978148494
Mileage40,351 mi
User Enteredboth rear tyres feathered on inner edge
PASSED · 25 May 2007
Test date25 May 2007
Expiry24 May 2008
Test number514965947136
Mileage38,390 mi
AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
User EnteredBoth rear tyres feathering on inner edge.
PASSED · 22 May 2006
Test date22 May 2006
Expiry21 May 2007
Test number312762346127
Mileage36,227 mi