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RE09 URB
MOTExpired
MOT due15 Oct 2025
First reg24 Jul 2009
Mileage115,641 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

16 years and 11 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 19 May 2026.

FAILED · 6 May 2026
Test date6 May 2026
Expiry
Test number444439793003
Mileage115,641 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Ferrule covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear sill panel corded within 30cm of rear axel mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill pannel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 8 Oct 2025
Test date8 Oct 2025
Expiry
Test number295223733923
Mileage115,490 mi
MajorNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill corroded such as strength reduced within 30 cm of rear axle mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
MinorNearside Front Outer Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 16 Oct 2024
Test date16 Oct 2024
Expiry15 Oct 2025
Test number423306325291
Mileage100,867 mi
AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing at top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
FAILED · 9 Oct 2024
Test date9 Oct 2024
Expiry
Test number428862592174
Mileage100,867 mi
AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing at top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED · 29 Sep 2023
Test date29 Sep 2023
Expiry12 Oct 2024
Test number899409451502
Mileage95,017 mi
MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
FAILED · 29 Sep 2023
Test date29 Sep 2023
Expiry
Test number467374998331
Mileage95,011 mi
MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED · 3 Oct 2022
Test date3 Oct 2022
Expiry12 Oct 2023
Test number666868863436
Mileage90,170 mi
Advisoryboth headlight lens's deteriorating
Advisoryo/s/r sill corrosion
Advisoryadvise handbrake adjusting
PASSED · 13 Oct 2021
Test date13 Oct 2021
Expiry12 Oct 2022
Test number129674754784
Mileage83,583 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
FAILED · 13 Oct 2021
Test date13 Oct 2021
Expiry
Test number990233844840
Mileage83,580 mi
MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (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))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 13 Oct 2020
Test date13 Oct 2020
Expiry12 Oct 2021
Test number959837979255
Mileage79,900 mi
MinorOffside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 2 Oct 2019
Test date2 Oct 2019
Expiry1 Oct 2020
Test number879023139046
Mileage74,516 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisoryrear service brake inbalance
FAILED · 2 Oct 2019
Test date2 Oct 2019
Expiry
Test number782488118722
Mileage74,510 mi
MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisoryrear service brake inbalance
PASSED · 28 Sep 2018
Test date28 Sep 2018
Expiry27 Sep 2019
Test number558698833845
Mileage66,850 mi
Advisorymisting of oil on sump, corroded going porous
FAILED · 27 Sep 2018
Test date27 Sep 2018
Expiry
Test number878883112473
Mileage65,847 mi
Advisoryfront wipers smearing slightly
MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Advisorymisting of oil on sump, corroded going porous
Advisoryexhaust sleeve clamp corroded and broken,advise replaceing
PASSED · 13 Sep 2017
Test date13 Sep 2017
Expiry19 Sep 2018
Test number213438008379
Mileage60,490 mi
FAILED · 12 Sep 2017
Test date12 Sep 2017
Expiry
Test number992912437781
Mileage60,478 mi
Advisorybrake pad warning light on
FailOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FailOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FailOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 13 Sep 2016
Test date13 Sep 2016
Expiry19 Sep 2017
Test number801423121426
Mileage52,520 mi
FAILED · 12 Sep 2016
Test date12 Sep 2016
Expiry
Test number129640214577
Mileage52,516 mi
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FailOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisoryn/s/f wiper smearing slightly
FailNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FailParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
PASSED · 16 Sep 2015
Test date16 Sep 2015
Expiry19 Sep 2016
Test number258181486454
Mileage42,726 mi
AdvisoryFront both lower arm rear bushes starting to deteriorate very slightly
FAILED · 16 Sep 2015
Test date16 Sep 2015
Expiry
Test number673729226932
Mileage42,726 mi
PrsFront Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)
AdvisoryFront both lower arm rear bushes starting to deteriorate very slightly
PASSED · 9 Sep 2014
Test date9 Sep 2014
Expiry19 Sep 2015
Test number987282554299
Mileage30,136 mi
User EnteredBoth the rear tyres are perished and starting to crack
PASSED · 20 Sep 2013
Test date20 Sep 2013
Expiry19 Sep 2014
Test number157383663262
Mileage18,498 mi
User EnteredThe offside front tyre is starting to crack/perish. worn down to around 3mm
User EnteredBoth the rear tyres are starting to crack/perish
PASSED · 24 Jul 2012
Test date24 Jul 2012
Expiry24 Jul 2013
Test number729766002261
Mileage8,971 mi
User Enteredall four tyres cracking in tread pattern