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SV56 NWJ
MOTExpired
MOT due15 Jun 2026
First reg8 Sep 2006
Mileage164,026 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

19 years and 9 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 3 June 2026.

FAILED · 2 Jun 2026
Test date2 Jun 2026
Expiry
Test number289875627134
Mileage164,026 mi
MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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))
PASSED · 16 Jun 2025
Test date16 Jun 2025
Expiry15 Jun 2026
Test number276503197525
Mileage159,696 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 10 Apr 2025
Test date10 Apr 2025
Expiry
Test number896842065909
Mileage159,696 mi
Advisoryhandbrake has little reserve travel
MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top area under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top area under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
PASSED · 25 Apr 2024
Test date25 Apr 2024
Expiry24 Apr 2025
Test number741438554296
Mileage156,179 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
FAILED · 24 Apr 2024
Test date24 Apr 2024
Expiry
Test number918968660175
Mileage156,179 mi
MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED · 6 Apr 2023
Test date6 Apr 2023
Expiry5 Apr 2024
Test number934509355898
Mileage153,476 mi
AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
FAILED · 5 Apr 2023
Test date5 Apr 2023
Expiry
Test number875970817637
Mileage153,476 mi
MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisoryoffside front tyre heavily worn on inside edge
FAILED · 15 Feb 2023
Test date15 Feb 2023
Expiry
Test number765793504596
Mileage153,473 mi
MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Advisoryoffside front tyre heavily worn on inside edge
PASSED · 18 Feb 2022
Test date18 Feb 2022
Expiry20 Feb 2023
Test number569719270662
Mileage150,538 mi
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))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
FAILED · 16 Feb 2022
Test date16 Feb 2022
Expiry
Test number135256162227
Mileage150,538 mi
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))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED · 3 Feb 2021
Test date3 Feb 2021
Expiry20 Feb 2022
Test number294981975695
Mileage50,134 mi
AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisoryrear D bushes have slight play
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))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Fog light inop
AdvisoryOffside Front light output slightly reduced
FAILED · 1 Feb 2021
Test date1 Feb 2021
Expiry
Test number808422781804
Mileage148,134 mi
MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Top strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Advisoryrear D bushes have slight play
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))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Fog light inop
PASSED · 14 Feb 2020
Test date14 Feb 2020
Expiry20 Feb 2021
Test number132383456562
Mileage146,334 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryAll tyres bald inner edge and cracked/perished
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))
AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Advisoryrear subframe corroded
Advisoryoffside headlamp light intensity slightly reduced
FAILED · 12 Feb 2020
Test date12 Feb 2020
Expiry
Test number621644167595
Mileage146,330 mi
MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryAll tyres bald inner edge and cracked/perished
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))
AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisoryrear subframe corroded
MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 21 Feb 2019
Test date21 Feb 2019
Expiry20 Feb 2020
Test number784795158785
Mileage142,242 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisoryboth front brake discs corroded and worn
Advisoryheavy cracking on tread of offside rear tyre
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
FAILED · 13 Feb 2019
Test date13 Feb 2019
Expiry
Test number117376288678
Mileage142,240 mi
MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisoryboth front brake discs corroded and worn
Advisoryheavy cracking on tread of offside rear tyre
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
PASSED · 10 Jan 2018
Test date10 Jan 2018
Expiry9 Jan 2019
Test number564798219917
Mileage138,373 mi
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cut on outer side wall
Advisoryslight cracking on offside rear tyre
Advisoryboth front brake discs corroded/worn
AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
FAILED · 9 Jan 2018
Test date9 Jan 2018
Expiry
Test number940273635029
Mileage138,372 mi
FailNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
FailOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cut on outer side wall
Advisoryslight cracking on offside rear tyre
Advisoryboth front brake discs corroded/worn
PASSED · 11 Feb 2017
Test date11 Feb 2017
Expiry10 Feb 2018
Test number134922637537
Mileage136,431 mi
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisorynearside rear tyre cut on outer side wall
FAILED · 9 Feb 2017
Test date9 Feb 2017
Expiry
Test number801714998500
Mileage136,431 mi
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisorynearside rear tyre cut on outer side wall
FailExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
FailNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
FailOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
FailNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 11 Jan 2016
Test date11 Jan 2016
Expiry1 Feb 2017
Test number453691139267
Mileage130,336 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisoryplay detected at both rear anti roll bar d bushes
Advisoryboth front brake discs corroded/worn
Advisoryoil leak
FAILED · 11 Jan 2016
Test date11 Jan 2016
Expiry
Test number499068425553
Mileage130,336 mi
FailNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
FailOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisoryplay detected at both rear anti roll bar d bushes
Advisoryboth front brake discs corroded/worn
Advisoryoil leak
PASSED · 21 Jan 2015
Test date21 Jan 2015
Expiry1 Feb 2016
Test number375221725066
Mileage126,443 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 11 Jan 2014
Test date11 Jan 2014
Expiry1 Feb 2015
Test number488141614083
Mileage122,954 mi
PASSED · 2 Feb 2013
Test date2 Feb 2013
Expiry1 Feb 2014
Test number808663133048
Mileage111,585 mi
PASSED · 30 Sep 2011
Test date30 Sep 2011
Expiry29 Sep 2012
Test number425653671281
Mileage93,280 mi
PASSED · 30 Aug 2010
Test date30 Aug 2010
Expiry29 Aug 2011
Test number111602740213
Mileage84,252 mi
PASSED · 18 Aug 2009
Test date18 Aug 2009
Expiry17 Aug 2010
Test number333800839401
Mileage71,262 mi
FAILED · 18 Aug 2009
Test date18 Aug 2009
Expiry
Test number991930039247
Mileage71,262 mi
FailOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
PrsWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)