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Daihatsu Cuore

White · Petrol · 1998 · 847 cc

R950 VFJMOT history

R950 VFJ is a white petrol Daihatsu Cuore first used on 30 Apr 1998. Its MOT expired on 2 Jul 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 72,227 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Jul 2025
Mileage
72,227 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,904 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R950 VFJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Daihatsu
Model
Cuore
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
847 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
30 Apr 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

R950 VFJ was last recorded at 72,227 miles on 12 Jun 2025, 1,018 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jun 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Jul 2010: 43,173 miles, lower than 71,772 miles on 25 Jun 2009.

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
71,209 miles · 28 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
1,018 miles
Average per year
1,904 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 72,227 miles
  • 2024 – 71,209 miles
  • 2023 – 70,167 miles
  • 2022 – 69,171 miles
  • 2021 – 67,561 miles
  • 2020 – 66,277 miles
  • 2019 – 62,908 miles
  • 2018 – 61,221 miles
  • 2017 – 58,086 miles
  • 2016 – 54,936 miles
  • 2015 – 51,401 miles
  • 2014 – 47,793 miles
  • 2013 – 46,422 miles
  • 2012 – 45,674 miles
  • 2011 – 44,439 miles
  • 2010 – 43,173 miles
  • 2009 – 71,772 miles
  • 2008 – 40,191 miles
  • 2007 – 38,118 miles
  • 2006 – 36,020 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail72,227 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryWindsrceen , small chjp zone A +chjp ouside zone A , not affecting view

What MOT failures 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip zone A + outside zone A

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 8 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail72,227 miles (+1,018)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,227 miles
    Test number
    393919166894
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWindsrceen , small chjp zone A +chjp ouside zone A , not affecting view

  2. Pass71,209 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    71,209 miles
    Test number
    111887993733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail71,209 miles (+1,042)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,209 miles
    Test number
    179571670865
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass70,167 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    70,167 miles
    Test number
    898492387091
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip zone A + outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Fail70,167 miles (+996)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,167 miles
    Test number
    723981984409
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip zone A + outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass69,171 miles (+1,610)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    69,171 miles
    Test number
    902736286159
    • AdvisorySmall chips in windscreen not affecting drivers view

  7. Pass67,561 miles (+1,284)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    67,561 miles
    Test number
    806970137922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass66,277 miles (+3,369)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    66,277 miles
    Test number
    526576324923
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass62,908 miles (+1,687)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    62,908 miles
    Test number
    733095925043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass61,221 miles (+3,135)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    61,221 miles
    Test number
    786569055649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass58,086 miles (+3,150)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    58,086 miles
    Test number
    204906498350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,936 miles (+3,535)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    54,936 miles
    Test number
    519598477939
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  13. Pass51,401 miles (+3,608)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    51,401 miles
    Test number
    279593885198
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  14. Pass47,793 miles (+1,371)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    47,793 miles
    Test number
    175302794158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,422 miles (+748)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    46,422 miles
    Test number
    417540893182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Pass45,674 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    45,674 miles
    Test number
    186666082122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  17. Fail45,674 miles (+1,235)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,674 miles
    Test number
    376246882183
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  18. Pass44,439 miles (+1,266)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    44,439 miles
    Test number
    646413471101
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  19. Pass43,173 miles (-28,599)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    43,173 miles
    Test number
    641963780109
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass71,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    71,772 miles
    Test number
    633816279184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail71,772 miles (+31,581)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,772 miles
    Test number
    112766079157
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)

  22. Pass40,191 miles (+2,073)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    40,191 miles
    Test number
    141893088118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass38,118 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    38,118 miles
    Test number
    553219257186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail38,115 miles (+2,095)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,115 miles
    Test number
    851448957173
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass36,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    36,020 miles
    Test number
    260709056438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R950 VFJ

Does R950 VFJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R950 VFJ expired on 2 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R950 VFJ?
The MOT on R950 VFJ expired on 2 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R950 VFJ done?
R950 VFJ was recorded at 72,227 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2025, an average of 1,904 miles a year.
Has R950 VFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R950 VFJ has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on R950 VFJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Jul 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R950 VFJ find?
R950 VFJ failed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2025 with 3 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside front subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; nearside sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened; offside front subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength, and 3 more.

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