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SM09 FZH
MOTValid
MOT due28 Apr 2027
First reg8 Jun 2009
Mileage120,317 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

17 years

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 1 May 2026.

PASSED · 29 Apr 2026
Test date29 Apr 2026
Expiry28 Apr 2027
Test number229007093013
Mileage120,317 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cracking (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryRear exhaust shield insecure
FAILED · 29 Apr 2026
Test date29 Apr 2026
Expiry
Test number496390372175
Mileage120,317 mi
PrsOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
PrsEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cracking (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryRear exhaust shield insecure
PASSED · 6 Jun 2024
Test date6 Jun 2024
Expiry29 Jun 2025
Test number833767456995
Mileage116,505 mi
Advisorycoolant low
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 5 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 5 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded clamp (6.1.2 (a))
MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
FAILED · 4 Jun 2024
Test date4 Jun 2024
Expiry
Test number900867908106
Mileage116,505 mi
MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Advisorycoolant low
MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right headlamp insecure (4.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 5 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 5 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded clamp (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 30 Jun 2023
Test date30 Jun 2023
Expiry29 Jun 2024
Test number698721055641
Mileage113,456 mi
MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
FAILED · 29 Jun 2023
Test date29 Jun 2023
Expiry
Test number472260921557
Mileage113,456 mi
MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisorywasher pipe split on hinge of bonnet
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisoryfuel filter appears to have been leaking
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 28 Jun 2022
Test date28 Jun 2022
Expiry27 Jun 2023
Test number292407071253
Mileage110,618 mi
MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED · 28 Jun 2022
Test date28 Jun 2022
Expiry
Test number464689422911
Mileage110,618 mi
MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 15 Jun 2021
Test date15 Jun 2021
Expiry18 Jun 2022
Test number249845891789
Mileage108,657 mi
PASSED · 19 Jun 2020
Test date19 Jun 2020
Expiry18 Jun 2021
Test number788845009531
Mileage106,666 mi
PASSED · 24 Jun 2019
Test date24 Jun 2019
Expiry23 Dec 2020
Test number420560072473
Mileage103,283 mi
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))
MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
FAILED · 17 Jun 2019
Test date17 Jun 2019
Expiry
Test number952177031915
Mileage103,283 mi
MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
FAILED · 10 Jun 2019
Test date10 Jun 2019
Expiry
Test number452134480580
Mileage103,242 mi
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisoryreverse light in-op
MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorated/corroded (not blowing at present)
AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front brake wear indicator wiring damaged
DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (195/55/15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousOffside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
PASSED · 6 Jun 2018
Test date6 Jun 2018
Expiry8 Jun 2019
Test number945038990726
Mileage99,090 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen near centre (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear reversing lamps not working but not a requirement
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 6 Jun 2018
Test date6 Jun 2018
Expiry
Test number450945281912
Mileage99,090 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen near centre (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear reversing lamps not working but not a requirement
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 24 May 2017
Test date24 May 2017
Expiry8 Jun 2018
Test number591259626601
Mileage94,723 mi
FAILED · 24 May 2017
Test date24 May 2017
Expiry
Test number846059917034
Mileage94,721 mi
FailNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
FailNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
PASSED · 26 May 2016
Test date26 May 2016
Expiry8 Jun 2017
Test number469290193476
Mileage89,459 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
FAILED · 26 May 2016
Test date26 May 2016
Expiry
Test number332154623676
Mileage89,459 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
FailNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 29 May 2015
Test date29 May 2015
Expiry8 Jun 2016
Test number899769145141
Mileage82,752 mi
FAILED · 29 May 2015
Test date29 May 2015
Expiry
Test number438289945112
Mileage82,752 mi
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
PASSED · 17 May 2014
Test date17 May 2014
Expiry8 Jun 2015
Test number988397234117
Mileage78,002 mi
User Enteredsmall nail in o/s/r tyre
FAILED · 17 May 2014
Test date17 May 2014
Expiry
Test number267597734165
Mileage78,002 mi
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
User Enteredsmall nail in o/s/r tyre
PASSED · 17 May 2013
Test date17 May 2013
Expiry8 Jun 2014
Test number837967133151
Mileage62,967 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)
AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
FAILED · 17 May 2013
Test date17 May 2013
Expiry
Test number425107333129
Mileage62,967 mi
FailParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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)
AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
PASSED · 30 May 2012
Test date30 May 2012
Expiry8 Jun 2013
Test number515721352104
Mileage44,644 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
User Enterednearside rear tyre perished
User Enteredoffside rear tyre perished
FAILED · 29 May 2012
Test date29 May 2012
Expiry
Test number138350552125
Mileage44,644 mi
FailParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
FailBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
User Enterednearside rear tyre perished
User Enteredoffside rear tyre perished
User EnteredNail in nearside front tyre
User Enteredoffside rear brake slightly binding