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Toyota Soarer

Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 2,491 cc

L54 RKUMOT history

L54 RKU is a blue petrol Toyota Soarer first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 178,166 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Aug 2026
Mileage
178,166 km
At MOT on 15 Aug 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,502 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L54 RKU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Soarer
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,491 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L54 RKU was last recorded at 178,166 km on 15 Aug 2025, 65 km more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jun 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Dec 2006: 14,432 km, lower than 128,565 km on 19 Oct 2005.
  • 3 Dec 2008: 149,045 miles, lower than 149,867 miles on 27 Nov 2007.
  • 30 Apr 2023: 177,843 km, lower than 195,281 km on 29 Apr 2022.

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
178,101 km · 8 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
65 km
Average per year
2,502 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 178,166 km
  • 2024 – 178,101 km
  • 2023 – 177,843 km
  • 2022 – 195,281 km
  • 2006 – 144,461 km
  • 2005 – 128,565 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,166 km

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

19 tests since 19 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,166 km (+65)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    178,166 km
    Test number
    110999670598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass178,101 km (+258)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    178,101 km
    Test number
    861003167444
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass177,843 km (-17,438)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    177,843 km
    Test number
    655621457652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass195,281 km
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    195,281 km
    Test number
    787666088235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass176,286 miles (+658)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    176,286 miles
    Test number
    129857833387
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass175,628 miles (+512)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    175,628 miles
    Test number
    562011789047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass175,116 miles (+224)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    175,116 miles
    Test number
    593696375111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass174,892 miles (+4,958)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    174,892 miles
    Test number
    474406021561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass169,934 miles7 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    169,934 miles
    Test number
    517700053109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePower steering slightly heavy/noisey at idle & slight oil weeps from some components,inner rear wheel arches & boot floor covered,front wiper blades split,ns h/lamp beam image vague,slight exhaust leak from manifold/head area
    • NoteUsed wheels & tyres fitted,front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteVarious accumulative oil weeps,nsf shock absorber gaiter split,slight wear to front brake discs,LCD dash display slow to warm up & operate

  10. FailMileage not read6 failures9 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    419919743135
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSpeedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
    • FailureSpeedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront wiper blades split,ns headlamp beam image vague,slight exhaust leak from head/manifold area,various oil weeps.brake fluid level slightly low,front undershield fitted & slightly loose/insecure.mixed tyre brands fitted,
    • NoteNo current mileage displayed
    • NoteNsf tyre worn on inner edge,nsf shock absorber gaiter split,front brake discs slightly worn,osf tyre outer sidewall scrubbed,
    • NotePower steering slightly heavy/moisey at idle,level slightly low & oil weeps from pump/rack area.no mileage displayed,lcd dash disply/illumination & some mot related functiosn/requirements not displayed.inner rear wheel arches & boot floor covered.

  11. Pass159,349 miles (+8,951)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    159,349 miles
    Test number
    975260562129
    • NoteOil leaks,exhaust leak,front tyres wearing on edges,slight play in both rear suspension upper arm rear bushes.

  12. Pass150,398 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    150,398 miles
    Test number
    567521161176
    • NoteFront & rear suspension components rusty,exhausts in poor condition,rear brake discs corroded,rear brakes binding slightly,slight oil leaks,slight play in steering rack mounts.

  13. Fail150,397 miles (+1,352)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,397 miles
    Test number
    257248441412
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteFront & rear suspension components rusty,exhausts in poor condition,rear brake discs corroded,rear brakes binding slightly,slight oil leaks,slight play in steering rack mounts.

  14. Fail149,045 miles1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,045 miles
    Test number
    440038138328
    • Repaired at testNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteBoot & bonnet prop/struts weak & not holding weight,headlamp lens discoloured & imgaes vague,slight perishing to some steering/suspension bushes,front undershield fitted,inner rear wheel arches & load space covered,
    • NoteEngine slightly smokey during/after prolonded idle/fast idle periods,

  15. Pass149,045 miles (-822)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    149,045 miles
    Test number
    941648438317
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteBoot & bonnet prop/struts weak & not holding weight,headlamp lens discoloured & imgaes vague,slight perishing to some steering/suspension bushes,front undershield fitted,inner rear wheel arches & load space covered,
    • NoteEngine slightly smokey during/after prolonded idle/fast idle periods,

  16. Pass149,867 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    149,867 miles
    Test number
    521681837373
    • NoteHeadlamp beam images vague,front tyres wearing low & worn on edges,oil leak,slight play in both rear suspension upper arm inner rear bushesrear tyres wearing low.

  17. Pass144,461 km (+130,029)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    144,461 km
    Test number
    580833246384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail14,432 km (-114,133)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,432 km
    Test number
    743200746348
    • DangerousPower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

  19. Pass128,565 km2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    128,565 km
    Test number
    201532195288
    • NoteFront tyres worn low
    • NoteRear tyres worn to limit

Questions about L54 RKU

Does L54 RKU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L54 RKU expired on 14 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L54 RKU?
The MOT on L54 RKU expired on 14 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L54 RKU done?
L54 RKU was recorded at 178,166 km at its MOT on 15 Aug 2025, an average of 2,502 km a year.
Has L54 RKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L54 RKU has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2013.
Has the mileage on L54 RKU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 3 times, first on 6 Dec 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L54 RKU find?
L54 RKU passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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