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KP05 XNJ
MOTExpired
MOT due6 May 2026
First reg28 Jun 2005
Mileage144,494 mi
Tax
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Vehicle age

21 years

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 25 March 2026.

FAILED · 25 Mar 2026
Test date25 Mar 2026
Expiry
Test number678765919280
Mileage144,494 mi
MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 7 May 2025
Test date7 May 2025
Expiry6 May 2026
Test number547565372479
Mileage142,503 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
FAILED · 7 May 2025
Test date7 May 2025
Expiry
Test number483396705557
Mileage142,503 mi
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 1 May 2024
Test date1 May 2024
Expiry30 Apr 2025
Test number172116043160
Mileage141,244 mi
FAILED · 8 Apr 2024
Test date8 Apr 2024
Expiry
Test number616925727755
Mileage141,244 mi
MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 29 Mar 2023
Test date29 Mar 2023
Expiry28 Mar 2024
Test number922074359267
Mileage139,858 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED · 13 Mar 2023
Test date13 Mar 2023
Expiry
Test number125807261969
Mileage139,858 mi
DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 15 Mar 2022
Test date15 Mar 2022
Expiry14 Mar 2023
Test number453214050404
Mileage139,530 mi
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED · 3 Mar 2022
Test date3 Mar 2022
Expiry
Test number724848666283
Mileage139,526 mi
MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 17 Feb 2021
Test date17 Feb 2021
Expiry16 Feb 2022
Test number509247065907
Mileage136,818 mi
MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
FAILED · 16 Feb 2021
Test date16 Feb 2021
Expiry
Test number613929370882
Mileage136,818 mi
MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
PASSED · 24 Jan 2020
Test date24 Jan 2020
Expiry23 Jan 2021
Test number320976196962
Mileage130,633 mi
AdvisoryCoolant leak
FAILED · 23 Jan 2020
Test date23 Jan 2020
Expiry
Test number905332036009
Mileage130,633 mi
MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryCoolant leak
PASSED · 16 Jan 2019
Test date16 Jan 2019
Expiry15 Jan 2020
Test number344496352152
Mileage121,725 mi
Advisorynsf osf tyres worn
FAILED · 16 Jan 2019
Test date16 Jan 2019
Expiry
Test number894516844955
Mileage121,725 mi
MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Advisorynsf osf tyres worn
PASSED · 8 Mar 2018
Test date8 Mar 2018
Expiry13 Mar 2019
Test number140384998563
Mileage113,252 mi
Advisoryheadlights in poor condition
AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisoryoff side rear brake discs back plate insecure
AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAILED · 7 Mar 2018
Test date7 Mar 2018
Expiry
Test number458273357381
Mileage113,154 mi
FailWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' shoes, etc (8.3.1e)
FailNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
FailNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Advisoryheadlights in poor condition
AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisoryoff side rear brake discs back plate insecure
AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 13 Mar 2017
Test date13 Mar 2017
Expiry13 Mar 2018
Test number218949440249
Mileage105,440 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FAILED · 8 Mar 2017
Test date8 Mar 2017
Expiry
Test number803779055264
Mileage105,414 mi
FailRear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
FailOffside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 23 Feb 2016
Test date23 Feb 2016
Expiry13 Mar 2017
Test number783546620878
Mileage96,050 mi
AdvisoryRear childs seat unable full inspection of belt
AdvisoryNearside Front wiper arm stiff
AdvisoryOffside Front door indicator lens missing
AdvisoryOffside Front door mirror housing cracked
AdvisoryFront bonnet stiff to open
AdvisoryRear trailing arm bushes perishing
AdvisoryFront Lower front lower suspension arm bushes perishing
AdvisoryNearside Front tyre tread getting low
AdvisoryOffside Front tread wearing on inner edge
AdvisoryOffside Rear hub cap missing
FAILED · 23 Feb 2016
Test date23 Feb 2016
Expiry
Test number987637544104
Mileage96,050 mi
AdvisoryRear childs seat unable full inspection of belt
AdvisoryNearside Front wiper arm stiff
AdvisoryOffside Front door indicator lens missing
AdvisoryOffside Front door mirror housing cracked
AdvisoryFront bonnet stiff to open
FailNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
AdvisoryRear trailing arm bushes perishing
AdvisoryFront Lower front lower suspension arm bushes perishing
AdvisoryNearside Front tyre tread getting low
AdvisoryOffside Front tread wearing on inner edge
AdvisoryOffside Rear hub cap missing
PASSED · 11 Mar 2015
Test date11 Mar 2015
Expiry13 Mar 2016
Test number948710175040
Mileage87,113 mi
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
User EnteredItems removed from driver's view prior to test
FAILED · 11 Mar 2015
Test date11 Mar 2015
Expiry
Test number105210375006
Mileage87,113 mi
FailNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
User EnteredItems removed from driver's view prior to test
PASSED · 14 Mar 2014
Test date14 Mar 2014
Expiry13 Mar 2015
Test number116713174427
Mileage78,272 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User Enteredslight play in rack nearside
FAILED · 7 Mar 2014
Test date7 Mar 2014
Expiry
Test number535016264062
Mileage78,259 mi
FailNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User Enteredslight play in rack nearside
PASSED · 26 Feb 2013
Test date26 Feb 2013
Expiry1 Mar 2014
Test number828467653058
Mileage65,032 mi
PASSED · 2 Mar 2012
Test date2 Mar 2012
Expiry1 Mar 2013
Test number189512162052
Mileage55,892 mi
FAILED · 28 Feb 2012
Test date28 Feb 2012
Expiry
Test number549839452047
Mileage55,892 mi
FailOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 1 Aug 2011
Test date1 Aug 2011
Expiry31 Jul 2012
Test number328333811286
Mileage52,190 mi
PASSED · 23 Jun 2010
Test date23 Jun 2010
Expiry28 Jun 2011
Test number534694170164
Mileage45,575 mi
PASSED · 26 Jun 2009
Test date26 Jun 2009
Expiry28 Jun 2010
Test number961867179123
Mileage35,121 mi
AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 27 Jun 2008
Test date27 Jun 2008
Expiry28 Jun 2009
Test number200819078409
Mileage27,354 mi
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)