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SA08 ZLX
MOTExpired
MOT due9 Feb 2026
First reg8 Apr 2008
Mileage115,323 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

18 years and 2 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 18 December 2025.

PASSED · 10 Feb 2025
Test date10 Feb 2025
Expiry9 Feb 2026
Test number286977955358
Mileage115,323 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 25 Jan 2024
Test date25 Jan 2024
Expiry2 Feb 2025
Test number178610674316
Mileage111,369 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisorySlight underbody corrosion
FAILED · 24 Jan 2024
Test date24 Jan 2024
Expiry
Test number200993369614
Mileage111,367 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisorySlight underbody corrosion
PASSED · 27 Jan 2023
Test date27 Jan 2023
Expiry2 Feb 2024
Test number233389278528
Mileage109,049 mi
PASSED · 2 Feb 2022
Test date2 Feb 2022
Expiry2 Feb 2023
Test number267151302685
Mileage108,203 mi
PASSED · 29 Jan 2021
Test date29 Jan 2021
Expiry2 Feb 2022
Test number226799814697
Mileage106,255 mi
FAILED · 28 Jan 2021
Test date28 Jan 2021
Expiry
Test number641314879760
Mileage106,247 mi
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 30 Jan 2020
Test date30 Jan 2020
Expiry2 Feb 2021
Test number278366079248
Mileage104,472 mi
PASSED · 12 Jan 2019
Test date12 Jan 2019
Expiry2 Feb 2020
Test number484451495321
Mileage98,197 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front driveshft rubber boot torn but not excessively
Advisoryundertrays fitted front to rear
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED · 8 Jan 2018
Test date8 Jan 2018
Expiry2 Feb 2019
Test number800835452092
Mileage92,618 mi
PASSED · 3 Feb 2017
Test date3 Feb 2017
Expiry2 Feb 2018
Test number752517165351
Mileage91,666 mi
FAILED · 9 Jan 2017
Test date9 Jan 2017
Expiry
Test number950147435479
Mileage91,653 mi
AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
FailElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
FAILED · 10 Dec 2016
Test date10 Dec 2016
Expiry
Test number396156246150
Mileage91,570 mi
FailFuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective fuel cap/flap smashed off failing to secure fuel tank cap (7.2.4c)
FailAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault also present warning lights indicating faults steering malfunction, flat tyre monitoring system, traction control system (3.4.1c)
Advisorycooling fans constantly running
FailNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working outer (1.1.A.3b)
FailRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FailOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FailOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FailOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly strut top bearing collapsed (2.5.B.1b)
Advisoryundertrays fitted at time of test covering testable items
AdvisoryNearside Front wheel arch trim missing
PrsOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED · 20 Jul 2015
Test date20 Jul 2015
Expiry19 Jul 2016
Test number175901405262
Mileage90,028 mi
AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
PASSED · 10 Jun 2014
Test date10 Jun 2014
Expiry9 Jun 2015
Test number618561764163
Mileage79,506 mi
User Enteredbrake level slightly low
User Enteredosr tyre wewearing in low on inner edge
User Enteredunable to inspect underside the vechicle properly due to covers covering components
PASSED · 1 May 2014
Test date1 May 2014
Expiry30 Apr 2015
Test number246361624114
Mileage78,177 mi
PASSED · 5 Apr 2013
Test date5 Apr 2013
Expiry8 Apr 2014
Test number195075593411
Mileage66,703 mi
PASSED · 20 Mar 2012
Test date20 Mar 2012
Expiry8 Apr 2013
Test number549250482038
Mileage55,663 mi
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
PASSED · 31 Mar 2011
Test date31 Mar 2011
Expiry8 Apr 2012
Test number315130991093
Mileage43,205 mi
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
FAILED · 22 Mar 2011
Test date22 Mar 2011
Expiry
Test number166931481036
Mileage42,927 mi
FailCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailOffside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt