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Proton Persona

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,834 cc

T120 TAEMOT history

T120 TAE is a green petrol Proton Persona first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 86,653 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
86,653 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,652 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T120 TAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Proton
Model
Persona
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,834 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T120 TAE was last recorded at 86,653 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 14,529 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,124 miles · 28 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
14,529 miles
Average per year
1,652 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 86,653 miles
  • 2024 – 72,124 miles
  • 2023 – 71,425 miles
  • 2022 – 70,905 miles
  • 2021 – 70,227 miles
  • 2020 – 69,811 miles
  • 2019 – 69,443 miles
  • 2018 – 68,756 miles
  • 2017 – 67,978 miles
  • 2016 – 67,074 miles
  • 2015 – 66,389 miles
  • 2014 – 65,696 miles
  • 2013 – 64,711 miles
  • 2012 – 63,813 miles
  • 2011 – 62,683 miles
  • 2010 – 61,355 miles
  • 2009 – 60,366 miles
  • 2008 – 59,084 miles
  • 2007 – 57,911 miles
  • 2006 – 55,718 miles
  • 2005 – 53,610 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,653 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • H/brake travel on limit

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • O/s/f tyre getting low inner edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Off side rear inner wing/sill closing panel corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

30 tests since 15 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,653 miles (+14,529)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    86,653 miles
    Test number
    756387903280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass72,124 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    72,124 miles
    Test number
    367347265528
    • AdvisoryOff side rear inner wing/sill closing panel corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail72,123 miles (+698)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,123 miles
    Test number
    930806894403
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOff side parking brake quadrant jammed in on position
    • AdvisoryOff side rear inner wing/sill closing panel corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to check off side rear wheel bearing

  4. Pass71,425 miles (+520)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    71,425 miles
    Test number
    782372009895
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on off side rear inner wheel arch/sill closing panel
    • AdvisoryOff side front indicator damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass70,905 miles (+678)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    70,905 miles
    Test number
    509117320992
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Pass70,227 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    70,227 miles
    Test number
    852998173569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail70,227 miles (+416)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,227 miles
    Test number
    315607232777
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))

  8. Pass69,811 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    69,811 miles
    Test number
    331436120506
    • AdvisoryH/brake travel close to limit

  9. Fail69,810 miles (+367)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,810 miles
    Test number
    662666886163
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryH/brake travel close to limit

  10. Pass69,443 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    69,443 miles
    Test number
    597067309150
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryH/brake travel close to limit

  11. Fail69,443 miles (+687)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,443 miles
    Test number
    371860023071
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryH/brake travel close to limit

  12. Pass68,756 miles (+778)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    68,756 miles
    Test number
    242159116973
    • AdvisoryH/brake travel on limit

  13. Pass67,978 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    67,978 miles
    Test number
    694453541043
    • AdvisoryH/brake travel on limit

  14. Fail67,978 miles (+904)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,978 miles
    Test number
    615326920093
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryH/brake travel on limit

  15. Pass67,074 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    67,074 miles
    Test number
    187557834066
    • AdvisoryH/brake travel on limit
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre getting low inner edge

  16. Fail67,073 miles (+684)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,073 miles
    Test number
    867234326623
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryH/brake travel on limit
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre getting low inner edge

  17. Pass66,389 miles (+693)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    66,389 miles
    Test number
    381544260977
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre getting low inner edge

  18. Pass65,696 miles (+985)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    65,696 miles
    Test number
    715697234369
    • NoteO/s/f tyre beginning to get low inner edge
    • NoteSurface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle

  19. Pass64,711 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    64,711 miles
    Test number
    189936143330
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • NoteFront cross member under radiator corroded
    • NoteO/s/f tyre low on inner edge

  20. Fail64,711 miles (+898)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,711 miles
    Test number
    576745343347
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront cross member under radiator corroded
    • NoteO/s/f tyre low on inner edge

  21. Pass63,813 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    63,813 miles
    Test number
    618747342378
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCorrosion to front cross member under radiator
    • NoteH/brake travel on limit

  22. Fail63,813 miles (+1,130)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,813 miles
    Test number
    747787242381
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCorrosion to front cross member under radiator
    • NoteH/brake travel on limit

  23. Pass62,683 miles (+1,328)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    62,683 miles
    Test number
    959659241398
    • NoteWindscreen stonechipped in several places

  24. Pass61,355 miles (+989)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    61,355 miles
    Test number
    484721350477
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass60,366 miles (+1,282)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    60,366 miles
    Test number
    440460059411
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass59,084 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    59,084 miles
    Test number
    662500658316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail59,084 miles (+1,173)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,084 miles
    Test number
    361000058362
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteBoth rear trailing arm front bushes weak/seperating
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  28. Pass57,911 miles (+2,193)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    57,911 miles
    Test number
    733096847326
    • NoteHandbrake close to end of travel

  29. Pass55,718 miles (+2,108)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    55,718 miles
    Test number
    442218546343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass53,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    53,610 miles
    Test number
    434699645309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T120 TAE

Does T120 TAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T120 TAE is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T120 TAE?
The MOT on T120 TAE is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T120 TAE done?
T120 TAE was recorded at 86,653 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 1,652 miles a year.
Has T120 TAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T120 TAE has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T120 TAE 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 T120 TAE find?
T120 TAE passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear nail in tyre; offside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch.

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