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Toyota Carina

Maroon · Petrol · 1996 · 1,762 cc

P581 KDMMOT history

P581 KDM is a maroon petrol Toyota Carina first used on 1 Sept 1996. Its MOT expired on 24 May 2023 and it has passed 4 of 8 MOT tests, with 26,807 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 24 May 2023
Mileage
26,807 mi
At MOT on 25 May 2022
MOT tests
8
4 passed · 4 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
P581 KDM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Carina
Colour
Maroon
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,762 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
1 Sept 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 May 2023
Latest MOT test
25 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

P581 KDM was last recorded at 26,807 miles on 25 May 2022.

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 26,807 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass26,807 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Central Rear Belt and buckle not tested due to being under rear seats

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

8 tests since 26 Feb 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass26,807 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    26,807 miles
    Test number
    159014533737
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail267,002 km (+12,028)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    267,002 km
    Test number
    725947202989
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass254,974 km (+14)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    254,974 km
    Test number
    282369198952
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Belt and buckle not tested due to being under rear seats
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail254,960 km (+1,184)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    254,960 km
    Test number
    653047238936
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Belt and buckle not tested due to being under rear seats
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass253,776 km (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    253,776 km
    Test number
    824231584900
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Fail253,760 km (+4,733)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    253,760 km
    Test number
    530854280467
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Pass249,027 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    249,027 km
    Test number
    409946524007
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Fail249,027 km9 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    249,027 km
    Test number
    812513140212
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up to offside (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to offside (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Questions about P581 KDM

Does P581 KDM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P581 KDM expired on 24 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P581 KDM?
The MOT on P581 KDM expired on 24 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P581 KDM done?
P581 KDM was recorded at 26,807 miles at its MOT on 25 May 2022.
Has P581 KDM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P581 KDM has failed 4 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2022.
Has the mileage on P581 KDM 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 P581 KDM find?
P581 KDM passed its latest MOT on 25 May 2022 with 2 advisories: front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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