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Skoda 120

Silver · Petrol · 1989 · 1,174 cc

NKO 289MOT history

NKO 289 is a silver petrol Skoda 120 first used on 1 Jan 1989. Its MOT expired on 30 Jun 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 7,995 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Jun 2025
Mileage
7,995 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2024
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
378 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
NKO 289
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Skoda
Model
120
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,174 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
1 Jan 1989
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

NKO 289 was last recorded at 7,995 miles on 1 Jul 2024, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
7,992 miles · 20 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
378 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 7,995 miles
  • 2022 – 7,989 miles
  • 2021 – 7,653 miles
  • 2020 – 7,426 miles
  • 2019 – 7,032 miles
  • 2018 – 6,785 miles
  • 2017 – 6,491 miles
  • 2016 – 6,388 miles
  • 2015 – 6,041 miles
  • 2014 – 5,703 miles
  • 2013 – 5,287 miles
  • 2012 – 5,025 miles
  • 2011 – 4,663 miles
  • 2010 – 4,069 miles
  • 2009 – 3,688 miles
  • 2008 – 3,074 miles
  • 2007 – 1,982 miles
  • 2006 – 1,086 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass7,995 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass7,995 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    7,995 miles
    Test number
    388983501126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail7,992 miles (+3)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,992 miles
    Test number
    395527020807
    • MajorExhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass7,989 miles (+336)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    7,989 miles
    Test number
    696830988436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. Pass7,653 miles (+227)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    7,653 miles
    Test number
    685714848816
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass7,426 miles (+22)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    7,426 miles
    Test number
    840474924846
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  6. Fail7,404 miles (+372)11 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,404 miles
    Test number
    530069788941
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFloorpan/body corroded in various places
    • AdvisorySuspension parts corroded in various places
  7. Pass7,032 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    7,032 miles
    Test number
    913753951371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail7,026 miles (+241)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,026 miles
    Test number
    802925832757
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  9. Pass6,785 miles (+294)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    6,785 miles
    Test number
    205161256402
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  10. Pass6,491 miles (+103)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    6,491 miles
    Test number
    423780646774
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
  11. Pass6,388 miles (+347)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    6,388 miles
    Test number
    228558446912
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
  12. Pass6,041 miles (+338)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    6,041 miles
    Test number
    649198775068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass5,703 miles (+416)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    5,703 miles
    Test number
    327949774031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNearside front brake sticking slightly
  14. Pass5,287 miles (+262)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    5,287 miles
    Test number
    655072473010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  15. Pass5,025 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    5,025 miles
    Test number
    477753382000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  16. Fail5,022 miles (+359)9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,022 miles
    Test number
    455686972080
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureFront Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureFront Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  17. Pass4,663 miles (+594)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    4,663 miles
    Test number
    418900281085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass4,069 miles (+381)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    4,069 miles
    Test number
    522262780026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass3,688 miles (+614)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    3,688 miles
    Test number
    591862879021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail3,074 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,074 miles
    Test number
    162812878074
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFuel pipe at pump slightly perished.
  21. Pass3,074 miles (+1,092)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    3,074 miles
    Test number
    832752378045
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFuel pipe at pump slightly perished.
  22. Pass1,982 miles (+896)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    1,982 miles
    Test number
    774932277039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass1,086 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    1,086 miles
    Test number
    862778786058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about NKO 289

What vehicle is registration NKO 289 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show NKO 289 on a silver petrol Skoda 120 first used on 1 Jan 1989. 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 NKO 289 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on NKO 289 expired on 30 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on NKO 289?
The MOT on NKO 289 expired on 30 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has NKO 289 done?
NKO 289 was recorded at 7,995 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2024, an average of 378 miles a year.
Has NKO 289 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. NKO 289 has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on NKO 289 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 NKO 289 find?
NKO 289 passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2024 with 6 advisories: nearside front lower axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front upper axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn, and 3 more.

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