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Toyota Picnic

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

T173 ABLMOT history

T173 ABL is a blue petrol Toyota Picnic first used on 30 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Mar 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 122,103 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Mar 2026
Mileage
122,103 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,253 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T173 ABL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Picnic
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T173 ABL was last recorded at 122,103 miles on 21 Mar 2025, 902 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,201 miles · 24 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
902 miles
Average per year
3,253 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 122,103 miles
  • 2024 – 121,201 miles
  • 2023 – 120,200 miles
  • 2022 – 119,246 miles
  • 2021 – 117,088 miles
  • 2020 – 116,072 miles
  • 2019 – 112,339 miles
  • 2018 – 109,497 miles
  • 2017 – 105,914 miles
  • 2016 – 103,130 miles
  • 2015 – 99,769 miles
  • 2014 – 97,168 miles
  • 2013 – 92,477 miles
  • 2012 – 90,008 miles
  • 2011 – 86,268 miles
  • 2010 – 81,484 miles
  • 2008 – 74,121 miles
  • 2007 – 67,743 miles
  • 2006 – 61,177 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,103 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Spare tyre defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Spare tyre defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

29 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,103 miles (+902)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    122,103 miles
    Test number
    251092082290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass121,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    121,201 miles
    Test number
    141208629029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail121,201 miles (+1,001)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,201 miles
    Test number
    812939414085
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorFront All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass120,200 miles (+954)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    120,200 miles
    Test number
    287020405846
    • AdvisoryFront Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective
  5. Pass119,246 miles (+2,158)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    119,246 miles
    Test number
    486281560619
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass117,088 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    117,088 miles
    Test number
    900276163174
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Spare tyre defective
  7. Fail117,088 miles (+1,016)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,088 miles
    Test number
    808296844353
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Spare tyre defective
  8. Pass116,072 miles (+3,733)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    116,072 miles
    Test number
    917453526961
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass112,339 miles (+2,842)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    112,339 miles
    Test number
    894748209676
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass109,497 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    109,497 miles
    Test number
    232571591106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail109,497 miles (+3,583)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,497 miles
    Test number
    309439086958
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront tracking
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective
  12. Pass105,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    105,914 miles
    Test number
    533842579624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail105,914 miles (+2,784)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,914 miles
    Test number
    962115808349
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
  14. Pass103,130 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    103,130 miles
    Test number
    549825152412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail103,130 miles (+3,361)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,130 miles
    Test number
    560731001861
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
  16. Pass99,769 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    99,769 miles
    Test number
    186159775029
    • NoteExhaust system rusty and leaking
    • NoteOffside front tyre start to feather inner tread
  17. Fail99,769 miles (+2,601)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,769 miles
    Test number
    426578475024
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust system rusty and leaking
    • NoteOffside front tyre start to feather inner tread
  18. Pass97,168 miles (+496)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    97,168 miles
    Test number
    546693664148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass96,672 miles (+4,195)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    96,672 miles
    Test number
    167940304154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass92,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    92,477 miles
    Test number
    445857603176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail92,477 miles (+2,469)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,477 miles
    Test number
    179966703132
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  22. Pass90,008 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    90,008 miles
    Test number
    369712132149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail90,008 miles (+3,740)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,008 miles
    Test number
    685730232198
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
  24. Pass86,268 miles (+4,784)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    86,268 miles
    Test number
    985774121181
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  25. Pass81,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    81,484 miles
    Test number
    833620810115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail81,484 miles (+7,363)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,484 miles
    Test number
    670840210105
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
  27. Pass74,121 miles (+6,378)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    74,121 miles
    Test number
    290714588172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
  28. Pass67,743 miles (+6,566)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    67,743 miles
    Test number
    334680277138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass61,177 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    61,177 miles
    Test number
    903070786161
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)

Questions about T173 ABL

Does T173 ABL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T173 ABL expired on 20 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T173 ABL?
The MOT on T173 ABL expired on 20 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T173 ABL done?
T173 ABL was recorded at 122,103 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2025, an average of 3,253 miles a year.
Has T173 ABL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T173 ABL has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on T173 ABL 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 T173 ABL find?
T173 ABL passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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