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ND08 XAB
MOTValid
MOT due24 Jul 2026
First reg11 Apr 2008
Mileage36,309 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

18 years and 2 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 25 March 2026.

PASSED · 30 Jun 2025
Test date30 Jun 2025
Expiry24 Jul 2026
Test number373986738435
Mileage36,309 mi
AdvisoryUnder the vehicle covered with under seal
FAILED · 30 Jun 2025
Test date30 Jun 2025
Expiry
Test number718010537231
Mileage36,309 mi
AdvisoryUnder the vehicle covered with under seal
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 25 Jul 2024
Test date25 Jul 2024
Expiry24 Jul 2025
Test number314627978313
Mileage35,170 mi
AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 28 Jun 2023
Test date28 Jun 2023
Expiry4 Jul 2024
Test number104318734339
Mileage34,313 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryRear axle corroded
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
FAILED · 28 Jun 2023
Test date28 Jun 2023
Expiry
Test number984256507125
Mileage34,313 mi
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryRear axle corroded
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center section (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 5 Jul 2022
Test date5 Jul 2022
Expiry4 Jul 2023
Test number446871676696
Mileage33,308 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisoryrear axle corroded
FAILED · 30 Jun 2022
Test date30 Jun 2022
Expiry
Test number615954798945
Mileage33,307 mi
MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
MinorOffside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill at centre & at rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisoryrear axle corroded
PASSED · 1 Jul 2021
Test date1 Jul 2021
Expiry2 Jul 2022
Test number944348410759
Mileage31,898 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Rear axle corroded
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
FAILED · 30 Jun 2021
Test date30 Jun 2021
Expiry
Test number300764459794
Mileage31,898 mi
MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Rear axle corroded
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
PASSED · 3 Jul 2020
Test date3 Jul 2020
Expiry2 Jul 2021
Test number932040088109
Mileage31,046 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on tread and side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on tread and side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on tread and side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryExhaust front flexi pipe corroded
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryUnder trays fitted preventing inspection of items
PASSED · 25 Apr 2019
Test date25 Apr 2019
Expiry29 Oct 2020
Test number906850080008
Mileage29,225 mi
Advisoryvehicle fitted with undertrays which prevent the inspection of certain items
FAILED · 25 Apr 2019
Test date25 Apr 2019
Expiry
Test number688268229311
Mileage29,222 mi
MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror missing mirror glass missing (3.3 (a))
MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
Advisoryvehicle fitted with undertrays which prevent the inspection of certain items
PASSED · 23 Apr 2018
Test date23 Apr 2018
Expiry29 Apr 2019
Test number407880912984
Mileage28,111 mi
FAILED · 23 Apr 2018
Test date23 Apr 2018
Expiry
Test number945169685533
Mileage28,110 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
FailNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
Advisoryexhaust clamps on centre joining sleeve corroded away
PASSED · 18 Apr 2017
Test date18 Apr 2017
Expiry29 Apr 2018
Test number653021603653
Mileage26,960 mi
FAILED · 18 Apr 2017
Test date18 Apr 2017
Expiry
Test number780732060157
Mileage26,960 mi
FailNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer casing corroded (7.1.2)
PASSED · 21 Apr 2016
Test date21 Apr 2016
Expiry29 Apr 2017
Test number421713022235
Mileage25,140 mi
Advisoryvehicle fitted with undertrays which hide components
FAILED · 21 Apr 2016
Test date21 Apr 2016
Expiry
Test number707696574759
Mileage25,140 mi
FailNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
FailNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisoryvehicle fitted with undertrays which hide components
PASSED · 13 Apr 2015
Test date13 Apr 2015
Expiry29 Apr 2016
Test number706553205162
Mileage23,008 mi
PASSED · 24 Apr 2014
Test date24 Apr 2014
Expiry29 Apr 2015
Test number848924014145
Mileage19,311 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 27 Apr 2013
Test date27 Apr 2013
Expiry29 Apr 2014
Test number276687813187
Mileage16,810 mi
PASSED · 30 Apr 2012
Test date30 Apr 2012
Expiry29 Apr 2013
Test number207511622194
Mileage12,800 mi
PASSED · 26 Apr 2011
Test date26 Apr 2011
Expiry25 Apr 2012
Test number608926811186
Mileage9,979 mi