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Austin A40

Green · Petrol · 1954 · 1,200 cc

KMW 497MOT history

KMW 497 is a green petrol Austin A40 first used on 6 Mar 1954. Its MOT expired on 22 Apr 2025 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 28,059 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Apr 2025
Mileage
28,059 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2024
MOT tests
13
8 passed · 5 failed
Per year
196 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
KMW 497
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin
Model
A40
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,200 cc
Year of manufacture
1954
First used
6 Mar 1954
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

KMW 497 was last recorded at 28,059 miles on 23 Apr 2024, 3,227 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2014.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
24,832 miles · 10 Apr 2014
Between the last two tests
3,227 miles
Average per year
196 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 28,059 miles
  • 2014 – 24,832 miles
  • 2013 – 24,783 miles
  • 2012 – 24,697 miles
  • 2011 – 24,655 miles
  • 2009 – 24,588 miles
  • 2008 – 24,551 miles
  • 2006 – 24,491 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass28,059 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

13 tests since 10 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass28,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    28,059 miles
    Test number
    795440299542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail28,059 miles (+3,227)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,059 miles
    Test number
    539553632731
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass24,832 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    24,832 miles
    Test number
    248580904440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass24,783 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    24,783 miles
    Test number
    356896143074
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteAge cracks in all tyres.
    • NoteSlight imbalance of braking during decelerometer test.
    • NoteSome wear in lower king pin bushes.
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  5. Fail24,783 miles (+86)1 failure1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,783 miles
    Test number
    368306943086
    • FailureNearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteAge cracks in all tyres.
    • NoteSlight imbalance of braking during decelerometer test.
    • NoteSome wear in lower king pin bushes.
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  6. Fail24,697 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,697 miles
    Test number
    108187932023
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  7. Pass24,697 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    24,697 miles
    Test number
    805117032025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass24,655 miles (+67)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    24,655 miles
    Test number
    688353811087
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight wear in nearside kingpin lower bush.

  9. Pass24,588 miles (+37)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    24,588 miles
    Test number
    321859849351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • NoteAll tyres showing signs of age.

  10. Pass24,551 miles (+14)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    24,551 miles
    Test number
    424888858490
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • NoteAll tyres starting to show signs of age.
    • NoteFront brake pipes slightly correded.

  11. Fail24,537 miles (+46)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,537 miles
    Test number
    591294428372
    • FailureNearside Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • NoteAll tyres showing signs of age.
    • NoteFront brake pipes slightly corroded.

  12. Pass24,491 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    24,491 miles
    Test number
    184638046002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail24,486 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,486 miles
    Test number
    572621346080
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Questions about KMW 497

What vehicle is registration KMW 497 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show KMW 497 on a green petrol Austin A40 first used on 6 Mar 1954. 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 KMW 497 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on KMW 497 expired on 22 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on KMW 497?
The MOT on KMW 497 expired on 22 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has KMW 497 done?
KMW 497 was recorded at 28,059 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2024, an average of 196 miles a year.
Has KMW 497 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. KMW 497 has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on KMW 497 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 KMW 497 find?
KMW 497 passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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