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Green · Petrol · 2009 · 1,998 cc

EAO 1MOT history

EAO 1 is a green petrol Marlin Cabrio first used on 1 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 20 MOT tests, with 14,585 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 May 2027
Mileage
14,585 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
20
11 passed · 9 failed
Per year
71 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
EAO 1
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Marlin
Model
Cabrio
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

EAO 1 was last recorded at 14,585 miles on 5 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Jun 2018: 2,506 miles, lower than 13,702 miles on 14 Sept 2012.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
14,585 miles · 29 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
71 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 14,585 miles
  • 2025 – 14,336 miles
  • 2024 – 12,285 miles
  • 2023 – 9,869 miles
  • 2021 – 8,146 miles
  • 2020 – 6,754 miles
  • 2019 – 5,225 miles
  • 2018 – 2,696 miles
  • 2012 – 13,702 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass14,585 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked at bottom

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

20 tests since 14 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass14,585 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    14,585 miles
    Test number
    613804335269
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail14,585 miles (+249)1 dangerous6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,585 miles
    Test number
    418153790460
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorDirection indicator not working Indicator stalk inoperative (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass14,336 miles (+2,051)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    14,336 miles
    Test number
    713608411409
    • MinorLower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked at bottom below view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue , should be white (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel hose deteriorated all hoses under bonnet and all hoses under rear of car cracking (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

  4. Pass12,285 miles (+18)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    12,285 miles
    Test number
    128487350453
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked at bottom (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Fail12,267 miles (+2,398)1 dangerous9 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,267 miles
    Test number
    374495728692
    • DangerousNearside Body panel likely to become detached floor panel. 3 rivots broken off (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's seat with a defective structure mounted on flimsy floor panel (6.2.5 (a) (i))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorPassenger's seat with a defective structure mounted on flimsy floor panel (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked at bottom (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass9,869 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    9,869 miles
    Test number
    641403368858
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail9,868 miles (+1,722)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,868 miles
    Test number
    621285244297
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass8,146 miles (+1,392)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    8,146 miles
    Test number
    727121342953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass6,754 miles (+1,529)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    6,754 miles
    Test number
    914252119509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass5,225 miles (+110)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    5,225 miles
    Test number
    914270998544
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded

  11. Fail5,115 miles (+2,419)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,115 miles
    Test number
    775118233812
    • DangerousOffside Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  12. Pass2,696 miles (+190)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    2,696 miles
    Test number
    355816681751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail2,506 miles6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    2,506 miles
    Test number
    118933340398
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Fail2,506 miles3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    2,506 miles
    Test number
    633396541330
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  15. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    494642058248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. FailMileage not read1 dangerous10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    724797163868
    • DangerousNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureCentral Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureCentral Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  17. Pass13,702 miles (+86)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    13,702 miles
    Test number
    355158152445
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNsf wing marker lamp not working

  18. Fail13,616 miles1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,616 miles
    Test number
    329601052433
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNsf wing marker lamp not working

  19. PassMileage not read1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    164840119145
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteAlternator belt fitted incorrectly.(alternator bolts loose)
    • NoteEngine cooling fan not cutting in.

  20. FailMileage not read1 dangerous6 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    551934409101
    • DangerousFront bumper insecure
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteAlternator belt incorrectly fitted.
    • NoteEngine cooling fan not cutting in.

Questions about EAO 1

What vehicle is registration EAO 1 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show EAO 1 on a green petrol Marlin Cabrio first used on 1 Oct 2009. 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 EAO 1 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on EAO 1 is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on EAO 1?
The MOT on EAO 1 is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has EAO 1 done?
EAO 1 was recorded at 14,585 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 71 miles a year.
Has EAO 1 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. EAO 1 has failed 9 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on EAO 1 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Jun 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on EAO 1 find?
EAO 1 passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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