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MA51 KHB
MOTValid
MOT due2 Nov 2026
First reg5 Oct 2001
Mileage166,436 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

24 years and 8 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 6 December 2025.

PASSED · 31 Oct 2025
Test date31 Oct 2025
Expiry2 Nov 2026
Test number659340859265
Mileage166,436 mi
PASSED · 31 Oct 2024
Test date31 Oct 2024
Expiry2 Nov 2025
Test number674627388960
Mileage165,393 mi
PASSED · 28 Oct 2023
Test date28 Oct 2023
Expiry2 Nov 2024
Test number393553733106
Mileage163,768 mi
PASSED · 3 Nov 2022
Test date3 Nov 2022
Expiry2 Nov 2023
Test number947910184984
Mileage162,190 mi
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 22 Oct 2021
Test date22 Oct 2021
Expiry26 Oct 2022
Test number559578192980
Mileage158,896 mi
PASSED · 27 Oct 2020
Test date27 Oct 2020
Expiry26 Oct 2021
Test number106269994374
Mileage156,105 mi
AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases several places (6.1.2 (a))
Advisoryfront subframe mounting bushes perished
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside screen washer jet insecure
Advisoryplay in nearside front hub
FAILED · 15 Oct 2020
Test date15 Oct 2020
Expiry
Test number787017059325
Mileage156,093 mi
MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
DangerousNearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall, also worn un evenly below 1.6mm inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases several places (6.1.2 (a))
Advisoryfront subframe mounting bushes perished
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside screen washer jet insecure
PASSED · 14 Oct 2019
Test date14 Oct 2019
Expiry17 Oct 2020
Test number394689608250
Mileage152,707 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x2 (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper suspension strut top mount play
AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad wear sensor wire broken
FAILED · 14 Oct 2019
Test date14 Oct 2019
Expiry
Test number647878743208
Mileage152,707 mi
MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x2 (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper suspension strut top mount play
AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad wear sensor wire broken
PASSED · 18 Oct 2018
Test date18 Oct 2018
Expiry17 Oct 2019
Test number292974807451
Mileage148,792 mi
Advisoryoil leak
Advisoryslight distortion to nearside front inner road rim
Advisoryslight exhaust leak
Advisoryplay detected in offside front top suspension mount when vehicle is raised, unable to check using the correct method as vehicle has lowered suspension
FAILED · 17 Oct 2018
Test date17 Oct 2018
Expiry
Test number573302348719
Mileage148,788 mi
MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Advisoryoil leak
Advisoryslight distortion to nearside front inner road rim
Advisoryslight exhaust leak
Advisoryplay detected in offside front top suspension mount when vehicle is raised, unable to check using the correct method as vehicle has lowered suspension
PASSED · 17 Oct 2017
Test date17 Oct 2017
Expiry17 Oct 2018
Test number749051546867
Mileage145,113 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisoryboth front and rear brake discs pitted
Advisoryboth rear tyres cracking cracking/deteriorated
AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
PASSED · 17 Oct 2016
Test date17 Oct 2016
Expiry17 Oct 2017
Test number378387096698
Mileage141,889 mi
Advisoryrear tyres badly cracking in tread gaps
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisoryoil leak
Advisoryboth front top mounts soft
AdvisoryNearside Front tyre starting to wear on edges
AdvisoryEML showing on dash
FAILED · 14 Oct 2016
Test date14 Oct 2016
Expiry
Test number691305415446
Mileage141,885 mi
FailHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
FailOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Advisoryrear tyres badly cracking in tread gaps
FailNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisoryoil leak
Advisoryboth front top mounts soft
AdvisoryNearside Front tyre starting to wear on edges
AdvisoryEML showing on dash
PASSED · 12 Oct 2015
Test date12 Oct 2015
Expiry17 Oct 2016
Test number258599627764
Mileage137,867 mi
Advisoryrear tyres cracking
Advisoryrear brake discs poor condition
AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisoryo/s/f top mount very worn
FAILED · 12 Oct 2015
Test date12 Oct 2015
Expiry
Test number692374555815
Mileage137,867 mi
FailOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailStop lamp not working all 3 (1.2.1b)
FailNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailAccess panel cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet can not be opened or closed (6.4.1)
Advisoryrear tyres cracking
Advisoryrear brake discs poor condition
AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisoryo/s/f top mount very worn
PASSED · 18 Oct 2014
Test date18 Oct 2014
Expiry17 Oct 2015
Test number568301894220
Mileage135,102 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User Enteredbrake pad warning light on dash
User EnteredO/S/F tyre cut on inner side wall would advise change
User EnteredOil leak
FAILED · 17 Oct 2014
Test date17 Oct 2014
Expiry
Test number996060294290
Mileage135,102 mi
FailNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User Enteredbrake pad warning light on dash
User Enteredboth front tyres wearing low on edges
User EnteredO/S/F tyre cut on inner side wall would advise change
User EnteredOil leak
User Entered225/40 ZR18 92w XL haida
PASSED · 15 Oct 2013
Test date15 Oct 2013
Expiry14 Oct 2014
Test number329298583227
Mileage131,904 mi
FAILED · 15 Oct 2013
Test date15 Oct 2013
Expiry
Test number478788383297
Mileage131,904 mi
FailAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User Enteredengine light on!
User Enteredbrake pad warning light on!
PASSED · 28 Sep 2012
Test date28 Sep 2012
Expiry1 Oct 2013
Test number936002372266
Mileage128,227 mi
PASSED · 20 Sep 2011
Test date20 Sep 2011
Expiry1 Oct 2012
Test number378153661268
Mileage124,542 mi
User Enteredexhaust centre mounting detached
FAILED · 20 Sep 2011
Test date20 Sep 2011
Expiry
Test number736203861200
Mileage124,542 mi
PrsNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailNearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
User Enteredexhaust centre mounting detached
FAILED · 2 Oct 2010
Test date2 Oct 2010
Expiry
Test number284005970221
Mileage111,608 mi
PrsOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
PASSED · 2 Oct 2010
Test date2 Oct 2010
Expiry1 Oct 2011
Test number351805870238
Mileage111,608 mi
PASSED · 26 Sep 2009
Test date26 Sep 2009
Expiry29 Sep 2010
Test number370129969415
Mileage95,734 mi
PASSED · 30 Sep 2008
Test date30 Sep 2008
Expiry29 Sep 2009
Test number970364378269
Mileage84,405 mi
FAILED · 29 Sep 2007
Test date29 Sep 2007
Expiry
Test number591872677222
Mileage70,384 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
PASSED · 29 Sep 2007
Test date29 Sep 2007
Expiry29 Sep 2008
Test number611642577283
Mileage70,384 mi
FAILED · 27 Sep 2007
Test date27 Sep 2007
Expiry
Test number484670277292
Mileage70,299 mi
FailOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FailNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FailOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FailOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailEmissions not tested (7.0)
AdvisoryOffside 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)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 26 Sep 2006
Test date26 Sep 2006
Expiry29 Sep 2007
Test number242899466251
Mileage60,173 mi
User Enteredwindscreen chipped
PASSED · 2 Sep 2005
Test date2 Sep 2005
Expiry29 Sep 2006
Test number190225945287
Mileage54,512 mi