Grinnal Scorpion

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,200 cc

S3 UFOMOT history

S3 UFO is a red petrol Grinnal Scorpion first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 75,289 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Oct 2026
Mileage
75,289 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2025
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,387 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 UFO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Grinnal
Model
Scorpion
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,200 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 UFO was last recorded at 75,289 miles on 22 Oct 2025, 37 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,252 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
37 miles
Average per year
2,387 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 75,289 miles
  • 2024 – 75,079 miles
  • 2023 – 73,840 miles
  • 2022 – 73,639 miles
  • 2021 – 70,802 miles
  • 2020 – 69,941 miles
  • 2019 – 69,320 miles
  • 2018 – 65,795 miles
  • 2017 – 62,487 miles
  • 2016 – 61,131 miles
  • 2015 – 57,324 miles
  • 2014 – 55,077 miles
  • 2013 – 53,012 miles
  • 2012 – 47,407 miles
  • 2011 – 44,498 miles
  • 2010 – 41,163 miles
  • 2009 – 39,120 miles
  • 2008 – 34,122 miles
  • 2007 – 33,020 miles
  • 2006 – 29,279 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,289 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,289 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    75,289 miles
    Test number
    530343173759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail75,252 miles (+173)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,252 miles
    Test number
    572689322080
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  3. Pass75,079 miles (+1,239)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    75,079 miles
    Test number
    380968732309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass73,840 miles (+201)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    73,840 miles
    Test number
    516498835713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass73,639 miles (+2,837)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    73,639 miles
    Test number
    107445880964
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass70,802 miles (+861)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    70,802 miles
    Test number
    971905442041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass69,941 miles (+621)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    69,941 miles
    Test number
    555034317906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass69,320 miles (+3,525)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    69,320 miles
    Test number
    698471789485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass65,795 miles (+3,308)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    65,795 miles
    Test number
    881124286297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass62,487 miles (+1,356)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    62,487 miles
    Test number
    453245756056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass61,131 miles (+3,807)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    61,131 miles
    Test number
    171480681141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,324 miles (+2,247)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    57,324 miles
    Test number
    385146795129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,077 miles (+2,065)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    55,077 miles
    Test number
    196398494115
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass53,012 miles (+5,605)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    53,012 miles
    Test number
    258937883465
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  15. Pass47,407 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    47,407 miles
    Test number
    249456092430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail47,378 miles (+2,880)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,378 miles
    Test number
    269263492184
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  17. Pass44,498 miles (+3,335)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    44,498 miles
    Test number
    498296401203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,163 miles (+2,043)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    41,163 miles
    Test number
    363210500444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,120 miles (+4,998)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    39,120 miles
    Test number
    254837589113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,122 miles (+1,102)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    34,122 miles
    Test number
    324427698193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,020 miles (+3,741)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    33,020 miles
    Test number
    380318907285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,279 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    29,279 miles
    Test number
    240754896168
    • AdvisoryRear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Questions about S3 UFO

Does S3 UFO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S3 UFO expired on 24 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S3 UFO?
The MOT on S3 UFO expired on 24 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S3 UFO done?
S3 UFO was recorded at 75,289 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2025, an average of 2,387 miles a year.
Has S3 UFO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 UFO has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on S3 UFO 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 S3 UFO find?
S3 UFO passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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