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KL52 AAE
MOTExpired
MOT due14 Mar 2026
First reg13 Jan 2003
Mileage153,063 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

23 years and 5 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 12 July 2025.

PASSED · 15 Mar 2025
Test date15 Mar 2025
Expiry14 Mar 2026
Test number512000070814
Mileage153,063 mi
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))
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))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 12 Mar 2024
Test date12 Mar 2024
Expiry11 Mar 2025
Test number651582965601
Mileage145,687 mi
MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe/hose (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe/hose (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED · 2 Mar 2024
Test date2 Mar 2024
Expiry—
Test number388828718447
Mileage145,683 mi
MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective Split brake servo vacuum pipe/s under bonnet (1.1.10 (a) (i))
MajorFuel pipe leaking Fuel cooler pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))
MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe/hose (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe/hose (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED · 31 Mar 2022
Test date31 Mar 2022
Expiry30 Mar 2023
Test number654140703307
Mileage140,176 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe/s (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s worn inner edge/ n/s severely worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine/drive shaft/boot contaminated (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount bush (5.3.2 (c))
AdvisoryOffside diesel pipe to cooler /residue/ o/s floor
PASSED · 25 Feb 2021
Test date25 Feb 2021
Expiry4 Mar 2022
Test number652299823707
Mileage133,973 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush bonding failure split from casing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Lot of oil all over rear area of engine and underside of vehicle. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 19 Feb 2021
Test date19 Feb 2021
Expiry—
Test number224052455210
Mileage133,919 mi
MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure Support bracket rusted off silencer body. (8.1.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt In two bits. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush bonding failure split from casing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Lot of oil all over rear area of engine and underside of vehicle. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 12 Feb 2020
Test date12 Feb 2020
Expiry4 Mar 2021
Test number427064335248
Mileage127,097 mi
FAILED · 29 Jan 2020
Test date29 Jan 2020
Expiry—
Test number252136522916
Mileage126,847 mi
DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 5 Mar 2019
Test date5 Mar 2019
Expiry4 Mar 2020
Test number119298083478
Mileage119,778 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre rubber perishing
FAILED · 5 Mar 2019
Test date5 Mar 2019
Expiry—
Test number175534686175
Mileage119,776 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre rubber perishing
MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative broken underneath (4.1.5 (a))
PASSED · 9 Feb 2018
Test date9 Feb 2018
Expiry10 Feb 2019
Test number313934095410
Mileage109,607 mi
DangerousNearside Front tyre wearing edges
DangerousOffside Front tyre wearing edges and rubber deteriorating
AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advisoryparking brake efficiencies low at 16%
FAILED · 9 Feb 2018
Test date9 Feb 2018
Expiry—
Test number252255653261
Mileage109,606 mi
FailNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailFront position lamp(s) not working BOTH (1.1.A.3b)
FailOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
DangerousNearside Front tyre wearing edges
DangerousOffside Front tyre wearing edges and rubber deteriorating
AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advisoryparking brake efficiencies low at 16%
PASSED · 11 Feb 2017
Test date11 Feb 2017
Expiry10 Feb 2018
Test number564195066033
Mileage102,675 mi
AdvisoryRear axle bushes showing signs of cracks (both rear)
FAILED · 10 Feb 2017
Test date10 Feb 2017
Expiry—
Test number226154732394
Mileage102,675 mi
FailNearside Front Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)
FailOffside Front Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)
FailNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FailOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryRear axle bushes showing signs of cracks (both rear)
PASSED · 2 Feb 2016
Test date2 Feb 2016
Expiry1 Feb 2017
Test number818969290947
Mileage96,773 mi
PASSED · 20 Jan 2015
Test date20 Jan 2015
Expiry30 Jan 2016
Test number499240125095
Mileage89,069 mi
AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 31 Jan 2014
Test date31 Jan 2014
Expiry30 Jan 2015
Test number979961034040
Mileage82,824 mi
FAILED · 31 Jan 2014
Test date31 Jan 2014
Expiry—
Test number189011434092
Mileage82,824 mi
FailOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
FailNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
PASSED · 31 Jan 2013
Test date31 Jan 2013
Expiry30 Jan 2014
Test number416451133055
Mileage77,800 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FAILED · 7 Jan 2012
Test date7 Jan 2012
Expiry—
Test number119117802486
Mileage71,631 mi
PrsOffside 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 · 7 Jan 2012
Test date7 Jan 2012
Expiry30 Jan 2013
Test number836127002032
Mileage71,631 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)
PASSED · 31 Jan 2011
Test date31 Jan 2011
Expiry30 Jan 2012
Test number457391131080
Mileage61,308 mi
AdvisoryNearside 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 · 5 Jan 2010
Test date5 Jan 2010
Expiry—
Test number261055800012
Mileage54,433 mi
PrsNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
PASSED · 5 Jan 2010
Test date5 Jan 2010
Expiry13 Jan 2011
Test number534705600091
Mileage54,433 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
PASSED · 7 Jan 2009
Test date7 Jan 2009
Expiry13 Jan 2010
Test number260477909084
Mileage45,745 mi
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
FAILED · 6 Jan 2009
Test date6 Jan 2009
Expiry—
Test number604816809022
Mileage45,745 mi
FailOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
PASSED · 8 Jan 2008
Test date8 Jan 2008
Expiry13 Jan 2009
Test number611088708076
Mileage37,639 mi
PASSED · 9 Jan 2007
Test date9 Jan 2007
Expiry13 Jan 2008
Test number913039007004
Mileage30,662 mi
PASSED · 13 Dec 2005
Test date13 Dec 2005
Expiry13 Jan 2007
Test number651587945389
Mileage22,758 mi