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Triumph Spitfire

Yellow · Petrol · 1963 · 1,147 cc

121 KBPMOT history

121 KBP is a yellow petrol Triumph Spitfire first used on 19 Apr 1963. Its MOT is valid until 22 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 46,351 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 May 2027
Mileage
46,351 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,639 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
121 KBP
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Triumph
Model
Spitfire
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,147 cc
Year of manufacture
1963
First used
19 Apr 1963
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 May 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

121 KBP was last recorded at 46,351 miles on 1 May 2026, 30,003 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Apr 2014: 3,137 miles, lower than 14,404 miles on 24 Apr 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
16,348 miles · 20 May 2025
Between the last two tests
30,003 miles
Average per year
1,639 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 46,351 miles
  • 2025 – 16,348 miles
  • 2024 – 16,228 miles
  • 2023 – 16,062 miles
  • 2022 – 15,928 miles
  • 2021 – 15,803 miles
  • 2020 – 15,776 miles
  • 2019 – 15,605 miles
  • 2018 – 15,457 miles
  • 2017 – 15,385 miles
  • 2016 – 15,086 miles
  • 2015 – 14,961 miles
  • 2014 – 14,698 miles
  • 2013 – 14,404 miles
  • 2012 – 14,253 miles
  • 2011 – 14,033 miles
  • 2010 – 13,975 miles
  • 2009 – 13,821 miles
  • 2008 – 13,722 miles
  • 2007 – 13,633 miles
  • 2006 – 13,469 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,351 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 8 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass46,351 miles (+30,003)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2027
    Odometer
    46,351 miles
    Test number
    841114047404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass16,348 miles (+120)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    16,348 miles
    Test number
    731002379556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass16,228 miles (+166)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    16,228 miles
    Test number
    974555426191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass16,062 miles (+134)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    16,062 miles
    Test number
    599095658293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass15,928 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    15,928 miles
    Test number
    951697204379
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail15,918 miles (+115)5 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,918 miles
    Test number
    593603748744
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRUNION (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass15,803 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2022
    Odometer
    15,803 miles
    Test number
    566102690894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass15,776 miles (+171)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2021
    Odometer
    15,776 miles
    Test number
    817645234268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass15,605 miles (+148)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2020
    Odometer
    15,605 miles
    Test number
    646537335084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass15,457 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    15,457 miles
    Test number
    660942485600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail15,457 miles (+72)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,457 miles
    Test number
    330794401605
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  12. Pass15,385 miles (+299)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    15,385 miles
    Test number
    990764577493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass15,086 miles (+125)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    15,086 miles
    Test number
    717495154711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass14,961 miles (+263)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2016
    Odometer
    14,961 miles
    Test number
    198954005177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass14,698 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    14,698 miles
    Test number
    328003014199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail3,137 miles (-11,267)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,137 miles
    Test number
    169453714132
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass14,404 miles (+151)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    14,404 miles
    Test number
    655264713197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass14,253 miles (+220)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    14,253 miles
    Test number
    355644212192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass14,033 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    14,033 miles
    Test number
    506043621131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail14,032 miles (+57)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,032 miles
    Test number
    156480921152
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass13,975 miles (+154)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2011
    Odometer
    13,975 miles
    Test number
    702887400132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass13,821 miles (+99)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2010
    Odometer
    13,821 miles
    Test number
    353785819173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass13,722 miles (+89)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2009
    Odometer
    13,722 miles
    Test number
    963103008196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass13,633 miles (+164)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2008
    Odometer
    13,633 miles
    Test number
    642284207193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass13,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    13,469 miles
    Test number
    470008996029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 121 KBP

What vehicle is registration 121 KBP currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 121 KBP on a yellow petrol Triumph Spitfire first used on 19 Apr 1963. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 121 KBP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 121 KBP is valid until 22 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on 121 KBP?
The MOT on 121 KBP is valid until 22 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 121 KBP done?
121 KBP was recorded at 46,351 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 1,639 miles a year.
Has 121 KBP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 121 KBP has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2022.
Has the mileage on 121 KBP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Apr 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 121 KBP find?
121 KBP passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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