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Austin 16 BS1

Black · Petrol · 1948 · 2,199 cc

SMX 199MOT history

SMX 199 is a black petrol Austin 16 BS1 first used on 15 Feb 1948. Its MOT expired on 5 Dec 2025 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 69,161 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Dec 2025
Mileage
69,161 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2024
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
214 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SMX 199
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin
Model
16 BS1
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1948
First used
15 Feb 1948
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

SMX 199 was last recorded at 69,161 miles on 6 Dec 2024, 307 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
68,854 miles · 11 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
307 miles
Average per year
214 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 69,161 miles
  • 2023 – 68,854 miles
  • 2022 – 68,624 miles
  • 2020 – 68,473 miles
  • 2019 – 68,175 miles
  • 2018 – 67,969 miles
  • 2017 – 67,516 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,161 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play slight play - track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush back bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

8 tests since 5 Apr 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,161 miles (+307)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    69,161 miles
    Test number
    914323409014
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play slight play - track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush back bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass68,854 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    68,854 miles
    Test number
    619160890035
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Fail68,854 miles (+230)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,854 miles
    Test number
    718991157172
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass68,624 miles (+151)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    68,624 miles
    Test number
    864632840896
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass68,473 miles (+298)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    68,473 miles
    Test number
    509253597245
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass68,175 miles (+206)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    68,175 miles
    Test number
    612103266436
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slight -play in Offside front king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass67,969 miles (+453)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    67,969 miles
    Test number
    654964460080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in king pin
  8. Pass67,516 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    67,516 miles
    Test number
    403121494600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SMX 199

What vehicle is registration SMX 199 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SMX 199 on a black petrol Austin 16 BS1 first used on 15 Feb 1948. 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 SMX 199 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on SMX 199 expired on 5 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on SMX 199?
The MOT on SMX 199 expired on 5 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has SMX 199 done?
SMX 199 was recorded at 69,161 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2024, an average of 214 miles a year.
Has SMX 199 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SMX 199 has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on SMX 199 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 SMX 199 find?
SMX 199 passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside outer steering linkage ball joint has slight play slight play - track rod end; offside front leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush back bush slight play.

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