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Blue and Cream · Petrol · 1959 · 2,912 cc

KFO 589MOT history

KFO 589 is a blue and cream petrol Austin Healey first used on 19 Oct 1959. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 29 MOT tests, with 39,183 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jun 2027
Mileage
39,183 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
MOT tests
29
16 passed · 13 failed
Per year
571 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
KFO 589
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin
Model
Healey
Colour
Blue and Cream
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,912 cc
Year of manufacture
1959
First used
19 Oct 1959
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

KFO 589 was last recorded at 39,183 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 65 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Apr 2010: 23,729 miles, lower than 29,392 miles on 14 Apr 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
39,118 miles · 5 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
65 miles
Average per year
571 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 39,183 miles
  • 2025 – 38,632 miles
  • 2024 – 37,566 miles
  • 2023 – 37,380 miles
  • 2022 – 36,441 miles
  • 2021 – 35,946 miles
  • 2020 – 35,757 miles
  • 2018 – 35,097 miles
  • 2017 – 34,661 miles
  • 2016 – 34,073 miles
  • 2015 – 33,863 miles
  • 2014 – 32,310 miles
  • 2013 – 31,122 miles
  • 2012 – 28,199 miles
  • 2011 – 26,027 miles
  • 2010 – 23,729 miles
  • 2009 – 29,392 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,183 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering idler has play (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Steering box has seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Steering column top bush worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

29 tests since 14 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass39,183 miles (+65)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    39,183 miles
    Test number
    271530042930
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering idler has play (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail39,118 miles (+486)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,118 miles
    Test number
    941509760030
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure panhard rod (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering idler has play (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass38,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    38,632 miles
    Test number
    755426592858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail38,632 miles (+1,066)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,632 miles
    Test number
    388502236139
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass37,566 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    37,566 miles
    Test number
    873237544225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail37,514 miles (+134)1 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,514 miles
    Test number
    924567874668
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail37,380 miles (+939)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,380 miles
    Test number
    132990205917
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass36,441 miles (+495)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    36,441 miles
    Test number
    889623340366
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass35,946 miles (+189)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    35,946 miles
    Test number
    567891360955
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  10. Pass35,757 miles (+660)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    35,757 miles
    Test number
    138447181638
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight brake fluctuation

  11. Pass35,097 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    35,097 miles
    Test number
    952211743938
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail35,097 miles (+436)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,097 miles
    Test number
    384180593339
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass34,661 miles (+88)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    34,661 miles
    Test number
    295113100356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail34,573 miles (+500)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,573 miles
    Test number
    984845354189
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass34,073 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    34,073 miles
    Test number
    620477385309
    • AdvisorySteering column top bush worn

  16. Fail34,073 miles (+210)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,073 miles
    Test number
    286681474480
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bush worn

  17. Fail33,863 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,863 miles
    Test number
    805026865167
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Pass33,863 miles (+1,553)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    33,863 miles
    Test number
    846746465112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,310 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2015
    Odometer
    32,310 miles
    Test number
    469330424126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • NoteHand brake rod bent and rubbing on boot floor

  20. Fail32,310 miles (+1,188)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,310 miles
    Test number
    265619314436
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • NoteHand brake rod bent and rubbing on boot floor

  21. Pass31,122 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    31,122 miles
    Test number
    618199823166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail31,122 miles (+2,923)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,122 miles
    Test number
    425340223160
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

  23. Pass28,199 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    28,199 miles
    Test number
    336866712194
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOffside front wheel bearing noisy

  24. Fail28,199 miles (+2,172)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,199 miles
    Test number
    856315912156
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOffside front wheel bearing noisy

  25. Pass26,027 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    26,027 miles
    Test number
    867940531124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail25,990 miles (+2,261)7 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,990 miles
    Test number
    349416221181
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • NoteOffside front top king pin bolt not central but has no play

  27. Pass23,729 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    23,729 miles
    Test number
    442787320180
    • NoteNearside steering idler

  28. Fail23,729 miles (-5,663)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,729 miles
    Test number
    192659910189
    • FailureNearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNearside steering idler

  29. Pass29,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    29,392 miles
    Test number
    770264109196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about KFO 589

What vehicle is registration KFO 589 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show KFO 589 on a blue and cream petrol Austin Healey first used on 19 Oct 1959. 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 KFO 589 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on KFO 589 is valid until 9 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on KFO 589?
The MOT on KFO 589 is valid until 9 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has KFO 589 done?
KFO 589 was recorded at 39,183 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026, an average of 571 miles a year.
Has KFO 589 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. KFO 589 has failed 13 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on KFO 589 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Apr 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on KFO 589 find?
KFO 589 passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering idler has play; offside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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