Austin Healey Sprite

Blue · Petrol · 1958 · 1,098 cc

623 CYAMOT history

623 CYA is a blue petrol Austin Healey Sprite first used on 14 Oct 1958. Its MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 83,003 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Aug 2026
Mileage
83,003 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2025
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
692 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
623 CYA
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin Healey
Model
Sprite
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,098 cc
Year of manufacture
1958
First used
14 Oct 1958
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

623 CYA was last recorded at 83,003 miles on 29 Aug 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,003 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
692 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 83,003 miles
  • 2012 – 74,783 miles
  • 2011 – 74,053 miles
  • 2010 – 73,214 miles
  • 2009 – 72,577 miles
  • 2008 – 71,648 miles
  • 2007 – 70,739 miles
  • 2006 – 69,697 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,003 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

11 tests since 27 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,003 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    83,003 miles
    Test number
    862384906299
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail83,003 miles (+8,220)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,003 miles
    Test number
    416186026291
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass74,783 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    74,783 miles
    Test number
    176825642104
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  4. Fail74,771 miles (+718)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,771 miles
    Test number
    675024442194
    • FailureFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  5. Pass74,053 miles (+839)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    74,053 miles
    Test number
    498298941189
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  6. Pass73,214 miles (+637)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    73,214 miles
    Test number
    102272440187
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  7. Pass72,577 miles (+929)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    72,577 miles
    Test number
    780130059139
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

  8. Pass71,648 miles (+909)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    71,648 miles
    Test number
    954076268122
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

  9. Pass70,739 miles (+1,042)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    70,739 miles
    Test number
    753333257129
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Pass69,697 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    69,697 miles
    Test number
    880502556197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail69,681 miles2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,681 miles
    Test number
    580457946181
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about 623 CYA

What vehicle is registration 623 CYA currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 623 CYA on a blue petrol Austin Healey Sprite first used on 14 Oct 1958. 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 623 CYA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 623 CYA expired on 28 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 623 CYA?
The MOT on 623 CYA expired on 28 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 623 CYA done?
623 CYA was recorded at 83,003 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2025, an average of 692 miles a year.
Has 623 CYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 623 CYA has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on 623 CYA 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 623 CYA find?
623 CYA passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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