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SV55 TKA
MOTExpired
MOT due25 Oct 2025
First reg31 Oct 2005
Mileage119,709 mi
Tax
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Vehicle age

20 years and 8 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 6 February 2026.

PASSED · 26 Oct 2024
Test date26 Oct 2024
Expiry25 Oct 2025
Test number646655848138
Mileage119,709 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
PASSED · 21 Oct 2023
Test date21 Oct 2023
Expiry20 Oct 2024
Test number307776694700
Mileage101,454 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))
PASSED · 6 Sep 2022
Test date6 Sep 2022
Expiry6 Sep 2023
Test number803274569499
Mileage95,027 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all around (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED · 6 Sep 2022
Test date6 Sep 2022
Expiry
Test number891614412822
Mileage95,027 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all around (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
PASSED · 7 Sep 2021
Test date7 Sep 2021
Expiry6 Sep 2022
Test number471664849186
Mileage91,433 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisoryrear sub frame heavily corroded
FAILED · 3 Sep 2021
Test date3 Sep 2021
Expiry
Test number555120072322
Mileage91,370 mi
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisoryrear sub frame heavily corroded
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
PASSED · 26 Aug 2020
Test date26 Aug 2020
Expiry6 Sep 2021
Test number180782043364
Mileage87,231 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 26 Aug 2020
Test date26 Aug 2020
Expiry
Test number807554974009
Mileage87,231 mi
PrsHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
PrsEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 27 Aug 2019
Test date27 Aug 2019
Expiry6 Sep 2020
Test number249388847793
Mileage81,471 mi
Advisorynearside front sill corroded
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED · 8 Aug 2019
Test date8 Aug 2019
Expiry
Test number559711612391
Mileage81,309 mi
MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Advisorynearside front sill corroded
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
PrsNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
PrsOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
PASSED · 5 Sep 2018
Test date5 Sep 2018
Expiry6 Sep 2019
Test number453836037104
Mileage79,209 mi
FAILED · 31 Aug 2018
Test date31 Aug 2018
Expiry
Test number794667308576
Mileage79,162 mi
MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative light on dash (7.1.5 (c))
AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear exhaust shield loose
MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
MajorNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is cracking around tread
AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre is cracking around tread
AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is cracking around tread
PASSED · 7 Sep 2017
Test date7 Sep 2017
Expiry6 Sep 2018
Test number634653953408
Mileage75,148 mi
AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)
Advisoryfront and rear suspension components slightly corroded
PASSED · 16 Nov 2016
Test date16 Nov 2016
Expiry19 Nov 2017
Test number323807012293
Mileage72,486 mi
AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
FAILED · 16 Nov 2016
Test date16 Nov 2016
Expiry
Test number126634215864
Mileage72,486 mi
FailOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
PASSED · 20 Nov 2015
Test date20 Nov 2015
Expiry19 Nov 2016
Test number618919463645
Mileage68,824 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FAILED · 18 Nov 2015
Test date18 Nov 2015
Expiry
Test number562535796958
Mileage68,823 mi
FailNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
PASSED · 10 Nov 2014
Test date10 Nov 2014
Expiry9 Nov 2015
Test number315034014371
Mileage66,127 mi
User Enteredslight free play at steering rack.
FAILED · 6 Nov 2014
Test date6 Nov 2014
Expiry
Test number555870814380
Mileage66,127 mi
FailOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
PASSED · 11 Oct 2013
Test date11 Oct 2013
Expiry31 Oct 2014
Test number206364883200
Mileage60,073 mi
FAILED · 11 Oct 2013
Test date11 Oct 2013
Expiry
Test number638564283269
Mileage60,073 mi
FailNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FailNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 12 Oct 2012
Test date12 Oct 2012
Expiry31 Oct 2013
Test number169696182206
Mileage55,472 mi
User Enteredrear tyres cracked
User Enteredslight play at o/s steering arm
User Enteredplay at n/s steering arm
User Enteredslight play at n/s bottom ball joint
FAILED · 12 Oct 2012
Test date12 Oct 2012
Expiry
Test number498066082281
Mileage55,472 mi
FailFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
User Enteredservice light on
User Enteredrear tyres cracked
User Enteredslight play at o/s steering arm
User Enteredplay at n/s steering arm
User Enteredslight play at n/s bottom ball joint
PASSED · 28 Oct 2011
Test date28 Oct 2011
Expiry31 Oct 2012
Test number416421901491
Mileage45,904 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 Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FAILED · 28 Oct 2011
Test date28 Oct 2011
Expiry
Test number906531401391
Mileage45,902 mi
FailNearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
FailOffside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
FailNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
FailOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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 Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User EnteredNail in offside front tyre
PASSED · 15 Oct 2010
Test date15 Oct 2010
Expiry31 Oct 2011
Test number644658580222
Mileage37,620 mi
FAILED · 15 Oct 2010
Test date15 Oct 2010
Expiry
Test number921688780230
Mileage37,620 mi
FailNearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
FailOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
PASSED · 23 Oct 2009
Test date23 Oct 2009
Expiry31 Oct 2010
Test number140266999297
Mileage31,893 mi
PASSED · 13 Oct 2008
Test date13 Oct 2008
Expiry31 Oct 2009
Test number340247888486
Mileage24,878 mi