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Blue · Electric · 2015

197 STAMOT history

197 STA is a blue electric Tesla Model S first used on 10 Nov 2015. Its MOT is valid until 20 Sept 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 70,506 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

197 STA blue Tesla Model S – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Sept 2027
Mileage
70,506 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,874 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
197 STA
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Tesla
Model
Model S
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Electric
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
10 Nov 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

197 STA was last recorded at 70,506 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 1,701 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,805 miles · 26 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,701 miles
Average per year
5,874 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,506 miles
  • 2025 – 68,805 miles
  • 2024 – 66,793 miles
  • 2023 – 62,646 miles
  • 2022 – 56,374 miles
  • 2020 – 39,833 miles
  • 2019 – 33,881 miles
  • 2018 – 24,777 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,506 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

12 tests since 7 Nov 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,506 miles (+1,701)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    70,506 miles
    Test number
    307541565147
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  2. Pass68,805 miles (+2,012)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    68,805 miles
    Test number
    677523501680
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm outer bush got slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass66,793 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    66,793 miles
    Test number
    784261618913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail66,792 miles (+4,146)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,792 miles
    Test number
    704658635451
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
  5. Pass62,646 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    62,646 miles
    Test number
    129876479845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail62,644 miles (+6,270)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,644 miles
    Test number
    241819794588
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  7. Pass56,374 miles (+16,541)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    56,374 miles
    Test number
    316787534934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass39,833 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    39,833 miles
    Test number
    164265828929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail39,822 miles (+5,941)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,822 miles
    Test number
    885300408572
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/35 zr21 96y michelin pilot super sport (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 265/35 zr21 101y micheklin pilot super sport (TO) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass33,881 miles (+9,104)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    33,881 miles
    Test number
    728184969714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass24,777 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    24,777 miles
    Test number
    422503571584
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  12. Fail24,767 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,767 miles
    Test number
    820534983428
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about 197 STA

What vehicle is registration 197 STA currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 197 STA on a blue electric Tesla Model S first used on 10 Nov 2015. 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 197 STA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 197 STA is valid until 20 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on 197 STA?
The MOT on 197 STA is valid until 20 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 197 STA done?
197 STA was recorded at 70,506 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 5,874 miles a year.
Has 197 STA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 197 STA has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on 197 STA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 197 STA find?
197 STA passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

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