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KU57 DZE
MOTExpired
MOT due18 Sep 2025
First reg18 Sep 2007
Mileage227,140 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

18 years and 9 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 28 October 2025.

FAILED · 9 Sep 2025
Test date9 Sep 2025
Expiry
Test number731589608881
Mileage227,140 mi
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MinorNearside Front Outer 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))
Advisoryfuel filter housing corroded
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 12 Sep 2024
Test date12 Sep 2024
Expiry18 Sep 2025
Test number766731407849
Mileage218,619 mi
MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisoryfuel filter housing corroded
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn more so on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt severely twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))
AdvisoryCentral Engine mounting damaged but not to excess deteriorated rubber due to fuel leak (6.1.8 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
FAILED · 11 Sep 2024
Test date11 Sep 2024
Expiry
Test number851867854882
Mileage218,619 mi
MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisoryfuel filter housing corroded
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn more so on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt severely twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))
AdvisoryCentral Engine mounting damaged but not to excess deteriorated rubber due to fuel leak (6.1.8 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 13 Sep 2023
Test date13 Sep 2023
Expiry18 Sep 2024
Test number693432583832
Mileage208,976 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
MinorOffside Front Outer 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))
MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
FAILED · 13 Sep 2023
Test date13 Sep 2023
Expiry
Test number417312972839
Mileage208,976 mi
DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
MinorOffside Front Outer 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))
MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 13 Sep 2022
Test date13 Sep 2022
Expiry18 Sep 2023
Test number117637745827
Mileage200,732 mi
Advisoryfuel filter housing very corroded
MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
FAILED · 12 Sep 2022
Test date12 Sep 2022
Expiry
Test number938782733479
Mileage200,731 mi
Advisoryfuel filter housing very corroded
MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
DangerousFront Lower Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 14 Sep 2021
Test date14 Sep 2021
Expiry18 Sep 2022
Test number831207350366
Mileage197,068 mi
MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED · 13 Sep 2021
Test date13 Sep 2021
Expiry
Test number377323200926
Mileage197,066 mi
MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 14 Sep 2020
Test date14 Sep 2020
Expiry18 Sep 2021
Test number427175977494
Mileage192,380 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 14 Sep 2020
Test date14 Sep 2020
Expiry
Test number635918038221
Mileage192,380 mi
DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 5 Sep 2019
Test date5 Sep 2019
Expiry18 Sep 2020
Test number661526934383
Mileage183,363 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake caliper parking brake mechanism not returning to stop
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm support bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm support bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED · 5 Sep 2019
Test date5 Sep 2019
Expiry
Test number482925618830
Mileage183,363 mi
MajorNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake caliper parking brake mechanism not returning to stop
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm support bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm support bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 6 Sep 2018
Test date6 Sep 2018
Expiry18 Sep 2019
Test number956978929723
Mileage172,368 mi
AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre valve in poor condition
AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre tread stepped and wearing close to limit
PASSED · 15 Sep 2017
Test date15 Sep 2017
Expiry18 Sep 2018
Test number870353845676
Mileage160,487 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is low on edges & slight damage to outer side wall
Advisoryboth front lower wishbone rear bushes are starting to split & are becoming weak in their function.
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Rear hand brake mechanism does not fully reach its back stop when released at brake caliper
FAILED · 15 Sep 2017
Test date15 Sep 2017
Expiry
Test number440806553119
Mileage160,487 mi
PrsOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is low on edges & slight damage to outer side wall
Advisoryboth front lower wishbone rear bushes are starting to split & are becoming weak in their function.
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Rear hand brake mechanism does not fully reach its back stop when released at brake caliper
PASSED · 2 Sep 2016
Test date2 Sep 2016
Expiry18 Sep 2017
Test number725577616147
Mileage144,363 mi
Advisorynearside rear tyre wearing low
PASSED · 14 Sep 2015
Test date14 Sep 2015
Expiry18 Sep 2016
Test number779332619850
Mileage126,285 mi
Advisoryfront tyres wearing low
Advisoryoffside rear tyre wearing low
PASSED · 11 Sep 2014
Test date11 Sep 2014
Expiry18 Sep 2015
Test number895334354251
Mileage104,565 mi
PASSED · 16 Sep 2013
Test date16 Sep 2013
Expiry18 Sep 2014
Test number136719553226
Mileage76,978 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)
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)
PASSED · 7 Sep 2012
Test date7 Sep 2012
Expiry18 Sep 2013
Test number279371352209
Mileage57,185 mi
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
PASSED · 26 Aug 2011
Test date26 Aug 2011
Expiry18 Sep 2012
Test number176798031202
Mileage42,321 mi
PASSED · 14 Sep 2010
Test date14 Sep 2010
Expiry18 Sep 2011
Test number722317450247
Mileage31,866 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)