Toyota Carina
Red · Petrol · 1993 · 1,998 cc
L456 PTUMOT history
L456 PTU is a red petrol Toyota Carina first used on 29 Sept 1993. Its MOT expired on 26 Sept 2025 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 76,181 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 26 Sept 2025
- Mileage
- 76,181 mi
- At MOT on 25 Sept 2024
- MOT tests
- 25
- 20 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 1,509 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L456 PTU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Toyota
- Model
- Carina
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 29 Sept 1993
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 26 Sept 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Sept 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
L456 PTU was last recorded at 76,181 miles on 25 Sept 2024, 991 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 75,190 miles · 12 Sept 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 991 miles
- Average per year
- 1,509 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 76,181 miles
- 2023 – 75,190 miles
- 2022 – 74,296 miles
- 2021 – 73,270 miles
- 2020 – 72,286 miles
- 2019 – 70,698 miles
- 2018 – 68,533 miles
- 2017 – 66,252 miles
- 2016 – 64,463 miles
- 2015 – 62,083 miles
- 2014 – 59,643 miles
- 2013 – 58,171 miles
- 2012 – 57,088 miles
- 2011 – 55,587 miles
- 2010 – 54,375 miles
- 2009 – 53,107 miles
- 2008 – 52,033 miles
- 2007 – 50,373 miles
- 2006 – 49,195 miles
- 2005 – 47,524 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass76,181 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))
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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
25 tests since 22 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass76,181 miles (+991)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 76,181 miles
- Test number
- 214039510027
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))
Pass75,190 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 75,190 miles
- Test number
- 764347545670
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail75,190 miles (+894)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,190 miles
- Test number
- 609427501264
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass74,296 miles (+1,026)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 74,296 miles
- Test number
- 495831874205
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass73,270 miles (+984)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 73,270 miles
- Test number
- 159270936736
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass72,286 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 72,286 miles
- Test number
- 381166909731
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To drum (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail72,286 miles (+1,588)1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,286 miles
- Test number
- 931805075350
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To drum (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass70,698 miles (+2,165)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 70,698 miles
- Test number
- 806602315863
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass68,533 miles (+2,281)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 68,533 miles
- Test number
- 596566591062
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear to Flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Pass66,252 miles (+1,789)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 66,252 miles
- Test number
- 229398073265
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,463 miles (+2,380)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 64,463 miles
- Test number
- 184953833244
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass62,083 miles (+2,440)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 62,083 miles
- Test number
- 298397742522
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,643 miles (+1,472)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 59,643 miles
- Test number
- 438756764284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,171 miles (+1,083)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 58,171 miles
- Test number
- 619553353239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,088 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 57,088 miles
- Test number
- 776673362294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,088 miles (+1,501)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,088 miles
- Test number
- 348882962226
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass55,587 miles (+1,212)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 55,587 miles
- Test number
- 656924061267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,375 miles (+1,268)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 54,375 miles
- Test number
- 531890760238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,107 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 53,107 miles
- Test number
- 483636469298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,100 miles (+1,067)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,100 miles
- Test number
- 603565269253
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Pass52,033 miles (+1,660)3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 52,033 miles
- Test number
- 153424168242
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteNOTE brake pipes greased preventing full inspection
- NoteNearside & offside rear tyres cracked between tread
- NoteOffside front brake binding slightly
Pass50,373 miles (+1,178)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 50,373 miles
- Test number
- 732184367247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,195 miles (+1,671)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 49,195 miles
- Test number
- 313155466475
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,524 miles (+22)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 47,524 miles
- Test number
- 270440075263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,502 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,502 miles
- Test number
- 223855765218
- FailureCentre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureCentre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Questions about L456 PTU
- Does L456 PTU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L456 PTU expired on 26 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L456 PTU?
- The MOT on L456 PTU expired on 26 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L456 PTU done?
- L456 PTU was recorded at 76,181 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2024, an average of 1,509 miles a year.
- Has L456 PTU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L456 PTU has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2023.
- Has the mileage on L456 PTU 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 L456 PTU find?
- L456 PTU passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2024 with 6 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.
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