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Honda Prelude

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 2,157 cc

K59 DVSMOT history

K59 DVS is a red petrol Honda Prelude first used on 1 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Jan 2024 and it has passed 8 of 15 MOT tests, with 115,988 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Jan 2024
Mileage
115,988 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2023
MOT tests
15
8 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,231 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K59 DVS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Prelude
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,157 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

K59 DVS was last recorded at 115,988 miles on 8 Jan 2023, 7,995 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2017.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 May 2007: 22,685 miles, lower than 78,804 miles on 9 May 2006.
  • 23 Dec 2010: 351 miles, lower than 97,424 miles on 28 May 2009.

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
107,993 miles · 4 Aug 2017
Between the last two tests
7,995 miles
Average per year
2,231 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 115,988 miles
  • 2017 – 107,993 miles
  • 2013 – 102,763 miles
  • 2011 – 99,895 miles
  • 2010 – 351 miles
  • 2009 – 97,424 miles
  • 2008 – 88,564 miles
  • 2007 – 22,685 miles
  • 2006 – 78,804 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,988 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

15 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,988 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    115,988 miles
    Test number
    255763448239
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail115,988 miles (+7,995)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,988 miles
    Test number
    219332379472
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass107,993 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    107,993 miles
    Test number
    183456016051
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  4. Fail107,993 miles (+5,230)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,993 miles
    Test number
    619304986491
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  5. Pass102,763 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    102,763 miles
    Test number
    678686603273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  6. Fail102,762 miles (+2,867)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,762 miles
    Test number
    215666783428
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  7. Pass99,895 miles (+99,544)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    99,895 miles
    Test number
    858504401081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail351 miles (-97,073)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    351 miles
    Test number
    800897750356
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass97,424 miles (+8,860)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    97,424 miles
    Test number
    581468149196
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  10. Pass88,564 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    88,564 miles
    Test number
    872354358113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail88,563 miles (+65,878)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,563 miles
    Test number
    463242658125
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass22,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    22,685 miles
    Test number
    772732757197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail22,685 miles (-56,119)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,685 miles
    Test number
    162961557190
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  14. Pass78,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2007
    Odometer
    78,804 miles
    Test number
    411009126194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail78,804 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,804 miles
    Test number
    821219126118
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Questions about K59 DVS

Does K59 DVS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K59 DVS expired on 7 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K59 DVS?
The MOT on K59 DVS expired on 7 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K59 DVS done?
K59 DVS was recorded at 115,988 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2023, an average of 2,231 miles a year.
Has K59 DVS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K59 DVS has failed 7 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on K59 DVS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 31 May 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K59 DVS find?
K59 DVS passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2023 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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