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Black and Red · Petrol · 1938 · 887 cc

EKB 545MOT history

EKB 545 is a black and red petrol Austin Seven first used on 24 May 1938. Its MOT expired on 6 May 2026 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 4,943 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 6 May 2026
Mileage
4,943 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2025
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
222 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
EKB 545
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin
Model
Seven
Colour
Black and Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
887 cc
Year of manufacture
1938
First used
24 May 1938
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 May 2026
Latest MOT test
7 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

EKB 545 was last recorded at 4,943 miles on 7 May 2025, 675 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
4,268 miles · 18 May 2023
Between the last two tests
675 miles
Average per year
222 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 4,943 miles
  • 2023 – 4,268 miles
  • 2022 – 4,096 miles
  • 2021 – 4,095 miles
  • 2019 – 3,557 miles
  • 2018 – 3,512 miles
  • 2017 – 3,257 miles
  • 2016 – 3,190 miles
  • 2015 – 2,950 miles
  • 2014 – 2,521 miles
  • 2013 – 2,359 miles
  • 2012 – 2,128 miles
  • 2011 – 1,881 miles
  • 2010 – 1,698 miles
  • 2009 – 1,463 miles
  • 2008 – 1,271 miles
  • 2007 – 1,003 miles
  • 2006 – 699 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass4,943 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.

  • Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass4,943 miles (+675)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2026
    Odometer
    4,943 miles
    Test number
    813526778988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass4,268 miles (+172)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    4,268 miles
    Test number
    171696261085
    • AdvisorySome play up and down in both kingpins

  3. Pass4,096 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2023
    Odometer
    4,096 miles
    Test number
    783066625926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass4,095 miles (+538)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    4,095 miles
    Test number
    340990126365
    • AdvisoryFront Brake cable damaged but not to excess brake cable slack (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front king pin up and down play

  5. Pass3,557 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    3,557 miles
    Test number
    841976841617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass3,512 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    3,512 miles
    Test number
    155384473442
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail3,512 miles (+255)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,512 miles
    Test number
    489581888139
    • DangerousSteering box has relative movement to chassis/bodywork (2.1.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass3,257 miles (+67)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    3,257 miles
    Test number
    265673985766
    • AdvisoryAxle king pin has slight play in pin and/or in bush

  9. Pass3,190 miles (+240)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    3,190 miles
    Test number
    603580770163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

  10. Pass2,950 miles (+429)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    2,950 miles
    Test number
    438503875173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  11. Pass2,521 miles (+162)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    2,521 miles
    Test number
    967099634106
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

  12. Pass2,359 miles (+231)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    2,359 miles
    Test number
    157224863110
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass2,128 miles (+247)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    2,128 miles
    Test number
    668100832170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass1,881 miles (+183)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    1,881 miles
    Test number
    976445221103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass1,698 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    1,698 miles
    Test number
    141032730177
    • AdvisoryFront Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

  16. Fail1,684 miles (+221)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    1,684 miles
    Test number
    922112400137
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

  17. Pass1,463 miles (+9)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    1,463 miles
    Test number
    883195789088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteDrag link axle end socket cap retaining bolt nut not split pinned
    • NoteLarge amount of end float in kingpin between stub axle and axle

  18. Fail1,454 miles (+183)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    1,454 miles
    Test number
    552006179005
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteDrag link axle end socket cap retaining bolt nut not split pinned
    • NoteLarge amount of end float in kingpin between stub axle and axle

  19. Pass1,271 miles (+268)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    1,271 miles
    Test number
    914453078076
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  20. Pass1,003 miles (+304)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    1,003 miles
    Test number
    972984777075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass699 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    699 miles
    Test number
    633074876099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about EKB 545

What vehicle is registration EKB 545 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show EKB 545 on a black and red petrol Austin Seven first used on 24 May 1938. 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 EKB 545 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on EKB 545 expired on 6 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on EKB 545?
The MOT on EKB 545 expired on 6 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has EKB 545 done?
EKB 545 was recorded at 4,943 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2025, an average of 222 miles a year.
Has EKB 545 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. EKB 545 has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on EKB 545 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 EKB 545 find?
EKB 545 passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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