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Austin Healey Sprite

Red · Petrol · 1960 · 1,275 cc

KSK 261MOT history

KSK 261 is a red petrol Austin Healey Sprite first used on 30 Dec 1960. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 39,389 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jun 2027
Mileage
39,389 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
260 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
KSK 261
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin
Model
Healey Sprite
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1960
First used
30 Dec 1960
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

KSK 261 was last recorded at 39,389 miles on 21 May 2026, 407 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
38,982 miles · 13 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
407 miles
Average per year
260 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 39,389 miles
  • 2025 – 38,982 miles
  • 2023 – 38,657 miles
  • 2017 – 35,474 miles
  • 2015 – 34,452 miles
  • 2014 – 34,426 miles
  • 2013 – 34,415 miles
  • 2012 – 34,405 miles
  • 2010 – 34,363 miles
  • 2009 – 34,320 miles
  • 2008 – 34,280 miles
  • 2007 – 34,258 miles
  • 2006 – 34,215 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,389 miles

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.

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2007

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 17 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass39,389 miles (+407)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    39,389 miles
    Test number
    153707011847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass38,982 miles (+325)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    38,982 miles
    Test number
    884259858092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass38,657 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2024
    Odometer
    38,657 miles
    Test number
    524171036605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass38,657 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    38,657 miles
    Test number
    667022008926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail38,657 miles (+3,183)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,657 miles
    Test number
    484306414646
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass35,474 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    35,474 miles
    Test number
    793536755497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail35,474 miles (+1,022)10 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,474 miles
    Test number
    928874082244
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Fuel pipe insecure and fouling on engine (7.2.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mounting spliting

  8. Pass34,452 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    34,452 miles
    Test number
    431404538857
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brakes binding slightly

  9. Pass34,426 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    34,426 miles
    Test number
    445827124276
    • NoteOffside rear tyre is perished

  10. Fail34,426 miles (+11)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,426 miles
    Test number
    986467724267
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre is perished

  11. Pass34,415 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    34,415 miles
    Test number
    557974623284
    • NoteOsr tyre perishing

  12. Fail34,415 miles (+10)2 dangerous3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,415 miles
    Test number
    958963813206
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • FailureHorn control insecure (1.6.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteOsr tyre perishing

  13. Pass34,405 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    34,405 miles
    Test number
    159885782179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,363 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    34,363 miles
    Test number
    244431400271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass34,320 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    34,320 miles
    Test number
    320828009420
    • NoteOsr tyre perishing

  16. Fail34,320 miles (+40)2 dangerous2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,320 miles
    Test number
    661287599191
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousNearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteOsr tyre perishing

  17. Pass34,280 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    34,280 miles
    Test number
    752940798199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,258 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    34,258 miles
    Test number
    513879907230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail34,258 miles (+43)1 dangerous6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,258 miles
    Test number
    331822007455
    • DangerousO/s/rear tyre cracking
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  20. Pass34,215 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    34,215 miles
    Test number
    280256696118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  21. Fail34,209 miles2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,209 miles
    Test number
    653708366141
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteRear tyre walls cracking (BOTH)

Questions about KSK 261

What vehicle is registration KSK 261 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show KSK 261 on a red petrol Austin Healey Sprite first used on 30 Dec 1960. 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 KSK 261 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on KSK 261 is valid until 12 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on KSK 261?
The MOT on KSK 261 is valid until 12 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has KSK 261 done?
KSK 261 was recorded at 39,389 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 260 miles a year.
Has KSK 261 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. KSK 261 has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2023.
Has the mileage on KSK 261 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 KSK 261 find?
KSK 261 passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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