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SA61 LZK
MOTValid
MOT due19 Oct 2026
First reg14 Sep 2011
Mileage96,674 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

14 years and 9 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 28 May 2026.

PASSED · 16 Oct 2025
Test date16 Oct 2025
Expiry19 Oct 2026
Test number140475338788
Mileage96,674 mi
MinorNearside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction parking permit (3.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryCentral Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner (3.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED · 16 Oct 2025
Test date16 Oct 2025
Expiry
Test number759965234576
Mileage96,674 mi
MinorNearside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction parking permit (3.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryCentral Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner (3.1 (a) (ii))
PrsOffside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sticker (3.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 18 Oct 2024
Test date18 Oct 2024
Expiry19 Oct 2025
Test number915403204211
Mileage91,212 mi
AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
FAILED · 18 Oct 2024
Test date18 Oct 2024
Expiry
Test number714691483652
Mileage91,212 mi
AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorCentral Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 19 Oct 2023
Test date19 Oct 2023
Expiry19 Oct 2024
Test number704743289422
Mileage86,100 mi
AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
FAILED · 19 Oct 2023
Test date19 Oct 2023
Expiry
Test number338120490505
Mileage86,100 mi
MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
PASSED · 20 Oct 2022
Test date20 Oct 2022
Expiry19 Oct 2023
Test number120165844902
Mileage80,724 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED · 19 Oct 2022
Test date19 Oct 2022
Expiry
Test number213766149429
Mileage80,723 mi
MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 18 Oct 2021
Test date18 Oct 2021
Expiry17 Oct 2022
Test number145293346292
Mileage74,819 mi
AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED · 15 Oct 2021
Test date15 Oct 2021
Expiry
Test number678637709988
Mileage74,818 mi
AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Advisoryboth front tyres bald/worn inner edge
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 14 Oct 2020
Test date14 Oct 2020
Expiry13 Oct 2021
Test number914180436095
Mileage68,329 mi
FAILED · 14 Oct 2020
Test date14 Oct 2020
Expiry
Test number268344475474
Mileage68,327 mi
MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
PrsNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 10 Apr 2019
Test date10 Apr 2019
Expiry12 Oct 2020
Test number221319707389
Mileage55,828 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisorynearside and offside rear tyres perished and cracked
PASSED · 12 Apr 2018
Test date12 Apr 2018
Expiry12 Apr 2019
Test number404358331302
Mileage49,811 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Outer tyre edge wearing
AdvisoryOffside Front tyre edge wearing
PASSED · 13 Apr 2017
Test date13 Apr 2017
Expiry12 Apr 2018
Test number347660655611
Mileage44,745 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)
FAILED · 29 Mar 2017
Test date29 Mar 2017
Expiry
Test number151410188654
Mileage44,744 mi
FailNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 13 Aug 2016
Test date13 Aug 2016
Expiry12 Aug 2017
Test number494760647988
Mileage39,379 mi
FAILED · 13 Aug 2016
Test date13 Aug 2016
Expiry
Test number175675577956
Mileage39,379 mi
PrsOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
PASSED · 22 Aug 2015
Test date22 Aug 2015
Expiry14 Sep 2016
Test number846862659165
Mileage32,743 mi
PASSED · 13 Sep 2014
Test date13 Sep 2014
Expiry14 Sep 2015
Test number526826754249
Mileage22,865 mi
FAILED · 13 Sep 2014
Test date13 Sep 2014
Expiry
Test number886296754234
Mileage22,864 mi
FailOffside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
FailNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)