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YB12 OPZ
MOTExpired
MOT due9 Jun 2026
First reg27 Jul 2012
Mileage147,565 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

13 years and 11 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 3 May 2026.

PASSED · 10 Jun 2025
Test date10 Jun 2025
Expiry9 Jun 2026
Test number315690529251
Mileage147,565 mi
AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES WEARING LOW ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryREAR EXHAUST SILENCER IS CORRODED AND OUTER CASING IS PEELING OFF
FAILED · 26 Mar 2025
Test date26 Mar 2025
Expiry
Test number449374748260
Mileage147,508 mi
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MajorEmissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryEngine running rough
AdvisoryOffside Rear Light lens broken
AdvisoryAir box tube broken (engine compartment)
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Exhaust box skin deteriorating
MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Seeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner 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 Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 21 Mar 2024
Test date21 Mar 2024
Expiry22 Mar 2025
Test number757419415072
Mileage142,718 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer casing corroded/broken up
FAILED · 20 Mar 2024
Test date20 Mar 2024
Expiry
Test number283547433025
Mileage142,714 mi
MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryInlet pipe broken
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer casing corroded/broken up
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 22 Mar 2023
Test date22 Mar 2023
Expiry22 Mar 2024
Test number444075744928
Mileage135,422 mi
MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Exhaust box skin detoriating
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock dust cover adrift
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock dust cover adrift
AdvisoryUndertrays fitted, Cannot inspect full underside of the vehicle
AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 22 Mar 2022
Test date22 Mar 2022
Expiry22 Mar 2023
Test number340015479663
Mileage126,584 mi
MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
FAILED · 22 Mar 2022
Test date22 Mar 2022
Expiry
Test number998980840308
Mileage126,584 mi
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
PASSED · 22 Mar 2021
Test date22 Mar 2021
Expiry22 Mar 2022
Test number200265569447
Mileage110,758 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 14 Mar 2020
Test date14 Mar 2020
Expiry22 Mar 2021
Test number527138018528
Mileage98,590 mi
MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect dust cover has fell down too (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect dust cover has fell down too (5.3.2 (b))
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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 9 Mar 2019
Test date9 Mar 2019
Expiry22 Mar 2020
Test number578382518483
Mileage86,581 mi
PASSED · 10 Mar 2018
Test date10 Mar 2018
Expiry22 Mar 2019
Test number820603905009
Mileage76,668 mi
PASSED · 10 Mar 2017
Test date10 Mar 2017
Expiry22 Mar 2018
Test number338073015787
Mileage64,554 mi
PASSED · 1 Mar 2016
Test date1 Mar 2016
Expiry22 Mar 2017
Test number416790061051
Mileage39,855 mi
PASSED · 23 Mar 2015
Test date23 Mar 2015
Expiry22 Mar 2016
Test number518092285024
Mileage26,043 mi