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Honda Prelude

Grey · Petrol · 1993 · 2,198 cc

K53 DPPMOT history

K53 DPP is a grey petrol Honda Prelude first used on 4 Jun 1993. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 165,251 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
165,251 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,186 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K53 DPP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Prelude
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
4 Jun 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K53 DPP was last recorded at 165,251 miles on 6 Dec 2025, 729 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,522 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
729 miles
Average per year
3,186 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 165,251 miles
  • 2024 – 164,522 miles
  • 2023 – 162,166 miles
  • 2022 – 160,788 miles
  • 2021 – 155,155 miles
  • 2020 – 149,466 miles
  • 2019 – 145,482 miles
  • 2018 – 144,696 miles
  • 2017 – 140,875 miles
  • 2016 – 135,820 miles
  • 2015 – 129,208 miles
  • 2014 – 121,289 miles
  • 2013 – 118,200 miles
  • 2012 – 117,077 miles
  • 2011 – 115,666 miles
  • 2010 – 113,737 miles
  • 2009 – 110,365 miles
  • 2008 – 108,151 miles
  • 2007 – 105,125 miles
  • 2006 – 102,011 miles
  • 2005 – 100,316 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,251 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 10 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Front brake slightly binding

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Both rear wheel arches corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,251 miles (+729)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    165,251 miles
    Test number
    929844344823
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass164,522 miles (+2,356)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    164,522 miles
    Test number
    567759825347
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass162,166 miles (+1,378)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    162,166 miles
    Test number
    299344944615
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass160,788 miles (+5,633)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    160,788 miles
    Test number
    505911563531
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches corroded

  5. Pass155,155 miles (+110)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    155,155 miles
    Test number
    935553402978
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches corroded

  6. Fail155,045 miles (+5,579)3 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,045 miles
    Test number
    765779519154
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches corroded

  7. Pass149,466 miles (+3,984)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    149,466 miles
    Test number
    637988217085
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering rack damp
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass145,482 miles (+786)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    145,482 miles
    Test number
    421344164474
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass144,696 miles (+248)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    144,696 miles
    Test number
    921573100550
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheelarch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake bind
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail144,448 miles (+3,573)5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,448 miles
    Test number
    918541098975
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake bind
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass140,875 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    140,875 miles
    Test number
    170486067681
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Fail140,875 miles (+5,055)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,875 miles
    Test number
    142832581769
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass135,820 miles (+6,612)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    135,820 miles
    Test number
    354327739762
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn close to limit on innerside

  14. Pass129,208 miles (+66)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    129,208 miles
    Test number
    700016622662
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake slightly binding

  15. Fail129,142 miles (+7,853)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,142 miles
    Test number
    505685559758
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake slightly binding

  16. Pass121,289 miles (+18)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    121,289 miles
    Test number
    397120244477
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear number plate seperating

  17. Fail121,271 miles (+3,071)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,271 miles
    Test number
    426709334206
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear number plate seperating

  18. Pass118,200 miles (+1,123)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    118,200 miles
    Test number
    577789333215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass117,077 miles (+1,411)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    117,077 miles
    Test number
    255194092182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass115,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    115,666 miles
    Test number
    327494021217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail115,666 miles (+1,929)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,666 miles
    Test number
    998094521218
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass113,737 miles (+3,372)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    113,737 miles
    Test number
    273567200280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass110,365 miles (+2,214)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    110,365 miles
    Test number
    414701099140
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  24. Pass108,151 miles (+3,026)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    108,151 miles
    Test number
    470586698166
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  25. Pass105,125 miles (+3,114)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    105,125 miles
    Test number
    261531207274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass102,011 miles (+1,695)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    102,011 miles
    Test number
    480541106281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass100,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    100,316 miles
    Test number
    521650305241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K53 DPP

Does K53 DPP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K53 DPP is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on K53 DPP?
The MOT on K53 DPP is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K53 DPP done?
K53 DPP was recorded at 165,251 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2025, an average of 3,186 miles a year.
Has K53 DPP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K53 DPP has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on K53 DPP 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 K53 DPP find?
K53 DPP passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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