Austin Metro L
Red · Petrol · 1989 · 998 cc
F128 GKLMOT history
F128 GKL is a red petrol Austin Metro L first used on 27 Feb 1989. Its MOT expired on 2 Nov 2024 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 55,326 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 2 Nov 2024
- Mileage
- 55,326 mi
- At MOT on 3 Nov 2023
- MOT tests
- 12
- 9 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 405 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- F128 GKL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Austin
- Model
- Metro L
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1989
- First used
- 27 Feb 1989
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 2 Nov 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Nov 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
F128 GKL was last recorded at 55,326 miles on 3 Nov 2023, 3,052 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 52,274 miles · 7 Apr 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 3,052 miles
- Average per year
- 405 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 55,326 miles
- 2022 – 52,274 miles
- 2013 – 52,257 miles
- 2012 – 52,042 miles
- 2011 – 51,489 miles
- 2010 – 50,531 miles
- 2009 – 49,348 miles
- 2008 – 49,348 miles
- 2007 – 48,778 miles
- 2006 – 48,376 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009
Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009
Full MOT history
12 tests since 5 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass55,326 miles (+3,052)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 55,326 miles
- Test number
- 503230092347
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,274 miles (+17)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 52,274 miles
- Test number
- 283685535089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,257 miles (+215)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 52,257 miles
- Test number
- 745595663022
- NoteNearside rear inner and outer sill corroding
- NoteOffside rear sill corroding
Pass52,042 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 52,042 miles
- Test number
- 909701842002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,037 miles (+548)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,037 miles
- Test number
- 166850742432
- FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Pass51,489 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 51,489 miles
- Test number
- 907591941012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,483 miles (+952)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,483 miles
- Test number
- 665071441079
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Pass50,531 miles (+1,183)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 50,531 miles
- Test number
- 444119620043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,348 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 49,348 miles
- Test number
- 822952319078
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOSR lamp has black tape on not imparing visability
Fail49,348 miles (+570)4 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,348 miles
- Test number
- 190175768316
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOSR lamp has black tape on not imparing visability
Pass48,778 miles (+402)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 48,778 miles
- Test number
- 271552967297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,376 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 48,376 miles
- Test number
- 473178046239
- NoteFront suspension slightly low
Questions about F128 GKL
- Does F128 GKL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on F128 GKL expired on 2 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on F128 GKL?
- The MOT on F128 GKL expired on 2 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has F128 GKL done?
- F128 GKL was recorded at 55,326 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2023, an average of 405 miles a year.
- Has F128 GKL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. F128 GKL has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2012.
- Has the mileage on F128 GKL 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 F128 GKL find?
- F128 GKL passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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