
Ginetta
Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 3,948 cc
L1 BDOMOT history
L1 BDO is a blue petrol Ginetta first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 24 MOT tests, with 23,011 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 23,011 mi
- At MOT on 28 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 22 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 459 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L1 BDO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ginetta
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,948 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 31 Dec 1993
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L1 BDO was last recorded at 23,011 miles on 28 Oct 2026, 34 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 22,977 miles · 24 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 34 miles
- Average per year
- 459 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 23,011 miles
- 2025 – 22,977 miles
- 2024 – 22,631 miles
- 2023 – 22,273 miles
- 2022 – 21,950 miles
- 2021 – 21,595 miles
- 2020 – 21,159 miles
- 2019 – 20,927 miles
- 2018 – 20,465 miles
- 2017 – 19,934 miles
- 2016 – 19,166 miles
- 2015 – 18,889 miles
- 2014 – 18,461 miles
- 2013 – 17,350 miles
- 2012 – 16,365 miles
- 2011 – 15,851 miles
- 2010 – 15,580 miles
- 2009 – 15,183 miles
- 2008 – 14,829 miles
- 2007 – 14,353 miles
- 2006 – 13,636 miles
- 2005 – 13,225 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive Minor oil leaks from sump seal and rear of gearbox
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2011
Full MOT history
24 tests since 11 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass23,011 miles (+34)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 23,011 miles
- Test number
- 576725386463
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,977 miles (+346)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 22,977 miles
- Test number
- 331329331992
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,631 miles (+358)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 22,631 miles
- Test number
- 992496155208
- AdvisoryCentral Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Sump nut area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass22,273 miles (+60)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 22,273 miles
- Test number
- 441187184697
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Minor oil leaks from sump seal and rear of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail22,213 miles (+263)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,213 miles
- Test number
- 910747095262
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorHeadlamp aim too low Both headlamps (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Minor oil leaks from sump seal and rear of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass21,950 miles (+355)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 21,950 miles
- Test number
- 859355800315
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,595 miles (+436)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 21,595 miles
- Test number
- 986958719004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,159 miles (+232)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 21,159 miles
- Test number
- 640028165604
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,927 miles (+462)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 20,927 miles
- Test number
- 601132415658
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass20,465 miles (+531)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 20,465 miles
- Test number
- 516990176455
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass19,934 miles (+768)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 19,934 miles
- Test number
- 965744832471
- AdvisoryOil leak engine
Pass19,166 miles (+277)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 19,166 miles
- Test number
- 653448835963
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,889 miles (+428)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 18,889 miles
- Test number
- 656630195126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,461 miles (+1,111)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 18,461 miles
- Test number
- 196734174198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,350 miles (+985)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 17,350 miles
- Test number
- 956159183180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,365 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 16,365 miles
- Test number
- 377830202220
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail16,365 miles (+514)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 16,365 miles
- Test number
- 596910702212
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass15,851 miles (+271)9 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 15,851 miles
- Test number
- 276287281461
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteFuel pipes
Pass15,580 miles (+397)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 15,580 miles
- Test number
- 124747690101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,183 miles (+354)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 15,183 miles
- Test number
- 872579199117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,829 miles (+476)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 14,829 miles
- Test number
- 292240508235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,353 miles (+717)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 14,353 miles
- Test number
- 321850307447
- NoteOffside centre exhaust bracket broken ( exhaust still secure enough)
- NoteSlight coolant leak from metal pipe from n/s of radiator
Pass13,636 miles (+411)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 13,636 miles
- Test number
- 154297876133
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteFront number plate fixing poor
- NoteSlight play in steering rose joints
Pass13,225 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2006
- Odometer
- 13,225 miles
- Test number
- 260772095145
- NoteSlight exhaust blow from both manifold to front pipe connections.
Questions about L1 BDO
- Does L1 BDO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 BDO is valid until 31 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L1 BDO?
- The MOT on L1 BDO is valid until 31 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L1 BDO done?
- L1 BDO was recorded at 23,011 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2026, an average of 459 miles a year.
- Has L1 BDO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L1 BDO has failed 2 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2023.
- Has the mileage on L1 BDO 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 L1 BDO find?
- L1 BDO passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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