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SM56 VMH

MOTExpired

MOT due23 Aug 2025

First reg18 Dec 2006

Mileage139,601 mi

Tax—

Tax due—

Vehicle age

19 years and 6 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 18 November 2025.

FAILED · 11 Nov 2025

Test date11 Nov 2025

Expiry—

Test number945023683727

Mileage139,601 mi

DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))

MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar D rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar D rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Advisoryvarious componants and bodywork corroded.

PASSED · 24 Aug 2024

Test date24 Aug 2024

Expiry23 Aug 2025

Test number177567544880

Mileage135,204 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Advisoryunder body surface corroded

AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

PASSED · 14 Aug 2023

Test date14 Aug 2023

Expiry13 Aug 2024

Test number923791387762

Mileage131,138 mi

AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened / coil spring both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

FAILED · 14 Aug 2023

Test date14 Aug 2023

Expiry—

Test number222055568269

Mileage131,136 mi

MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened / coil spring both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

FAILED · 10 Jun 2023

Test date10 Jun 2023

Expiry—

Test number947561612081

Mileage130,856 mi

MajorOffside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure deep cut . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R, O/S/R. (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryCoil spring corroded N/S/R, O/S/R. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect N/S/R, O/S/R. (5.3.2 (d))

MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear one. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S/F, O/S/F. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/r, o/s/r. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under the vehicle rear side.

PASSED · 10 Jun 2022

Test date10 Jun 2022

Expiry11 Jun 2023

Test number106242835801

Mileage124,721 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all have light corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

FAILED · 10 Jun 2022

Test date10 Jun 2022

Expiry—

Test number872423591100

Mileage124,721 mi

PrsOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all have light corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

PASSED · 12 Jun 2021

Test date12 Jun 2021

Expiry11 Jun 2022

Test number286308916782

Mileage118,575 mi

AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp shows an intermittent fault

AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

PASSED · 11 Jun 2020

Test date11 Jun 2020

Expiry10 Jun 2021

Test number775297050882

Mileage114,554 mi

FAILED · 11 Jun 2020

Test date11 Jun 2020

Expiry—

Test number493825569360

Mileage114,554 mi

PrsHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

PASSED · 11 Jun 2019

Test date11 Jun 2019

Expiry10 Dec 2020

Test number641483000224

Mileage111,956 mi

PASSED · 14 Jul 2018

Test date14 Jul 2018

Expiry21 Jul 2019

Test number187684184968

Mileage109,239 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

PASSED · 18 Jul 2017

Test date18 Jul 2017

Expiry21 Jul 2018

Test number352522697221

Mileage106,689 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

FAILED · 18 Jul 2017

Test date18 Jul 2017

Expiry—

Test number319003470999

Mileage106,689 mi

FailNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

FailOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

FailOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

PASSED · 6 Jul 2016

Test date6 Jul 2016

Expiry21 Jul 2017

Test number788664199141

Mileage102,505 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

PASSED · 22 Jul 2015

Test date22 Jul 2015

Expiry21 Jul 2016

Test number307443605260

Mileage99,078 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

FAILED · 20 Jul 2015

Test date20 Jul 2015

Expiry—

Test number398191605422

Mileage99,078 mi

FailNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

FailOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

FailOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

PASSED · 8 Dec 2014

Test date8 Dec 2014

Expiry27 Dec 2015

Test number105782744361

Mileage95,406 mi

AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

PASSED · 16 Dec 2013

Test date16 Dec 2013

Expiry27 Dec 2014

Test number946770553363

Mileage89,423 mi

User EnteredOSF Trailing arm ball joint has play

User EnteredNSR track rod end rubber bush has some play

PASSED · 19 Dec 2012

Test date19 Dec 2012

Expiry27 Dec 2013

Test number245764552389

Mileage80,996 mi

FAILED · 17 Dec 2012

Test date17 Dec 2012

Expiry—

Test number997902752370

Mileage80,991 mi

FailNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

FailOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

FailOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

FailNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

PASSED · 28 Dec 2011

Test date28 Dec 2011

Expiry27 Dec 2012

Test number408062461346

Mileage71,627 mi

FAILED · 23 Dec 2011

Test date23 Dec 2011

Expiry—

Test number509577651377

Mileage71,564 mi

FailRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

User Enteredfront brake discs slightly scored

PASSED · 10 Dec 2010

Test date10 Dec 2010

Expiry18 Dec 2011

Test number513954940370

Mileage61,375 mi

User Enteredfront brake discs corroded & worn

FAILED · 10 Dec 2010

Test date10 Dec 2010

Expiry—

Test number731154040311

Mileage61,373 mi

FailOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

FailOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

FailExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

User Enteredfront brake discs corroded & worn

User Enteredn/s/f tyre worn bald on outside edges

PASSED · 11 Dec 2009

Test date11 Dec 2009

Expiry18 Dec 2010

Test number953315149383

Mileage47,384 mi