
Volkswagen Scirocco
Green · Petrol · 1992 · 1,781 cc
K53 FALMOT history
K53 FAL is a green petrol Volkswagen Scirocco first used on 26 Aug 1992. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 39 MOT tests, with 169,567 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 169,567 mi
- At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 39
- 21 passed · 18 failed
- Per year
- 4,356 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K53 FAL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Scirocco
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,781 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1992
- First used
- 26 Aug 1992
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K53 FAL was last recorded at 169,567 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 20 Aug 2009: 99,650 miles, lower than 99,659 miles on 19 Aug 2009.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 169,564 miles · 10 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 4,356 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 169,567 miles
- 2025 – 166,281 miles
- 2024 – 161,736 miles
- 2023 – 156,819 miles
- 2022 – 152,449 miles
- 2021 – 149,928 miles
- 2020 – 147,776 miles
- 2019 – 141,748 miles
- 2018 – 138,672 miles
- 2017 – 134,669 miles
- 2016 – 129,331 miles
- 2015 – 124,794 miles
- 2014 – 120,157 miles
- 2013 – 118,936 miles
- 2012 – 113,951 miles
- 2011 – 108,482 miles
- 2010 – 103,987 miles
- 2009 – 99,650 miles
- 2008 – 91,751 miles
- 2007 – 87,783 miles
- 2006 – 84,655 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2016
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2010
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2017
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016
Full MOT history
39 tests since 14 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass169,567 miles (+3)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 169,567 miles
- Test number
- 491542977411
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail169,564 miles (+3,283)9 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,564 miles
- Test number
- 471520392461
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened fouling inner edge or tyre (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorSteering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass166,281 miles (+81)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 166,281 miles
- Test number
- 485366772901
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185-60-14 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail166,200 miles (+4,464)5 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,200 miles
- Test number
- 431577587661
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185-60-14 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass161,736 miles (+4,917)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 161,736 miles
- Test number
- 201020527689
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass156,819 miles (+9)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 156,819 miles
- Test number
- 191891683060
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail156,810 miles (+4,361)6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,810 miles
- Test number
- 748874056652
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe leaking (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryIgnition barrel insecure
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass152,449 miles (+9)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 152,449 miles
- Test number
- 153444194250
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail152,440 miles (+2,512)1 dangerous5 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,440 miles
- Test number
- 859522665154
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorEmissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake inoperative on one side both not working (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass149,928 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 149,928 miles
- Test number
- 155378422968
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail149,928 miles (+2,152)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,928 miles
- Test number
- 162212174028
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass147,776 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 147,776 miles
- Test number
- 511220555684
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail147,774 miles (+6,026)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,774 miles
- Test number
- 932040022794
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area to wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass141,748 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 141,748 miles
- Test number
- 691632203169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail141,748 miles (+3,076)2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,748 miles
- Test number
- 639432680753
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Pass138,672 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 138,672 miles
- Test number
- 388009917290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail138,672 miles (+4,003)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,672 miles
- Test number
- 490641058900
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Pass134,669 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 134,669 miles
- Test number
- 251727533964
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail134,669 miles (+5,338)11 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,669 miles
- Test number
- 787902308422
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center pipe leaking (7.1.2)
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded see white chalk (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Pass129,331 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 129,331 miles
- Test number
- 686211105239
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside steering arm slight movement
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail129,331 miles (+4,537)3 failures10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,331 miles
- Test number
- 868396994305
- 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)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryNearside steering arm slight movement
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass124,794 miles (+4,637)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 124,794 miles
- Test number
- 369827925001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,157 miles (+1,221)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 120,157 miles
- Test number
- 429439224061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,936 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 118,936 miles
- Test number
- 338504333233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail118,936 miles (+4,985)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,936 miles
- Test number
- 346264933262
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Pass113,951 miles10 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 113,951 miles
- Test number
- 399835932412
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- NoteFront brake discs worn
- NoteOil leak on engine
Fail113,951 miles (+5,469)8 failures10 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,951 miles
- Test number
- 997544532237
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- NoteFront brake discs worn
- NoteOil leak on engine
Pass108,482 miles2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 108,482 miles
- Test number
- 715014711201
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteExcessive oil leak from engine
- NoteFront crankshaft pulley not fitted correctly/damaged
- NoteKnocking noise from engine
- NoteAll metal brake pipes corroded
Fail108,482 miles (+4,495)3 failures3 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,482 miles
- Test number
- 879324611210
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteExcessive oil leak from engine
- NoteFront crankshaft pulley not fitted correctly/damaged
- NoteKnocking noise from engine
- NoteAll metal brake pipes corroded
Pass103,987 miles3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 103,987 miles
- Test number
- 551028400207
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteOffside front brake backing plate missing
Fail103,987 miles (+4,337)4 failures4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,987 miles
- Test number
- 313427800486
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteOffside front brake backing plate missing
Pass99,650 miles (-9)3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 99,650 miles
- Test number
- 372802339276
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteAll four road springs corroded
- NoteFuel tank corroded
Fail99,659 miles (+7,908)4 failures3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,659 miles
- Test number
- 374431239420
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteAll four road springs corroded
- NoteFuel tank corroded
Fail91,751 miles1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,751 miles
- Test number
- 210865038278
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryFront Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSome corrosion to fuel tank
Pass91,751 miles (+3,968)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 91,751 miles
- Test number
- 711825038214
- AdvisoryFront Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSome corrosion to fuel tank
Pass87,783 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 87,783 miles
- Test number
- 452969167214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,783 miles (+3,128)7 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,783 miles
- Test number
- 320344267485
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Pass84,655 miles (+65)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 84,655 miles
- Test number
- 274360176248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,590 miles2 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,590 miles
- Test number
- 411417556297
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- NoteBoth front tyres sidewalls damaged
Questions about K53 FAL
- Does K53 FAL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K53 FAL is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K53 FAL?
- The MOT on K53 FAL is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K53 FAL done?
- K53 FAL was recorded at 169,567 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 4,356 miles a year.
- Has K53 FAL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K53 FAL has failed 18 of its 39 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on K53 FAL ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Aug 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on K53 FAL find?
- K53 FAL passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; fuel pipe/s corroded; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively, and 3 more.
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