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SY61 USS
MOTExpired
MOT due29 Nov 2025
First reg30 Sep 2011
Mileage129,502 mi
Tax
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Vehicle age

14 years and 9 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 17 March 2026.

FAILED · 3 Dec 2025
Test date3 Dec 2025
Expiry
Test number156662428983
Mileage129,502 mi
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
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))
AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 30 Nov 2024
Test date30 Nov 2024
Expiry29 Nov 2025
Test number913944100258
Mileage122,327 mi
FAILED · 20 Aug 2024
Test date20 Aug 2024
Expiry
Test number915224733916
Mileage122,281 mi
MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
DangerousNearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play mounting disintegrated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 1 Sep 2023
Test date1 Sep 2023
Expiry31 Aug 2024
Test number142527812169
Mileage116,900 mi
MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
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))
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. & Handbrake requirements just met (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 5 Oct 2022
Test date5 Oct 2022
Expiry8 Oct 2023
Test number299090885721
Mileage112,558 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryRear Shock absorber casings corroded
FAILED · 15 Sep 2022
Test date15 Sep 2022
Expiry
Test number377370301434
Mileage112,348 mi
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Shock absorber casing corroded
PASSED · 5 Oct 2021
Test date5 Oct 2021
Expiry8 Oct 2022
Test number549500748428
Mileage106,713 mi
MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shocker mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shocker mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened strut top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joints (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED · 22 Sep 2021
Test date22 Sep 2021
Expiry
Test number145684188887
Mileage106,400 mi
MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shocker mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shocker mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened strut top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joints (6.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
PASSED · 9 Oct 2020
Test date9 Oct 2020
Expiry8 Oct 2021
Test number620637827290
Mileage101,475 mi
AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
FAILED · 24 Sep 2020
Test date24 Sep 2020
Expiry
Test number507583138125
Mileage101,475 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm & Perished (185/60/14) (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (185/60R14) (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Both To Steering Rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
PASSED · 24 Sep 2019
Test date24 Sep 2019
Expiry7 Oct 2020
Test number832214726155
Mileage96,301 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 8 Oct 2018
Test date8 Oct 2018
Expiry7 Oct 2019
Test number201304749499
Mileage88,865 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 25 Sep 2018
Test date25 Sep 2018
Expiry
Test number725969289014
Mileage88,665 mi
MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 14 Sep 2017
Test date14 Sep 2017
Expiry30 Sep 2018
Test number139195185622
Mileage77,982 mi
AdvisoryCentral Front front exhaust flexi deteriorated
Advisorywindscreen has crack below wiper sweep
PASSED · 13 Sep 2016
Test date13 Sep 2016
Expiry30 Sep 2017
Test number857840664347
Mileage66,742 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 13 Sep 2016
Test date13 Sep 2016
Expiry
Test number459272001240
Mileage66,742 mi
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FailOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Failrear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a)
FailRear rear brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 1 Oct 2015
Test date1 Oct 2015
Expiry30 Sep 2016
Test number385838323023
Mileage26,690 mi
Advisoryscreen has crack outside of swept aria
AdvisoryOffside head lamp has condensation but does not affect light output
FAILED · 30 Sep 2015
Test date30 Sep 2015
Expiry
Test number831050867543
Mileage56,642 mi
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisoryscreen has crack outside of swept aria
AdvisoryOffside head lamp has condensation but does not affect light output
FailOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
PASSED · 24 Sep 2014
Test date24 Sep 2014
Expiry30 Sep 2015
Test number655277164278
Mileage44,391 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredFront tyres wearing on inside of tread.
User EnteredNail in nearside rear tyre
User EnteredFront brake discs corroded, pitted and wearing.