
Vauxhall Arena
Green · Diesel · 1999 · 1,870 cc
T401 BKNMOT history
T401 BKN is a green diesel Vauxhall Arena first used on 31 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Mar 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 82,585 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Mar 2025
- Mileage
- 82,585 mi
- At MOT on 16 Feb 2024
- MOT tests
- 27
- 18 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 2,061 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T401 BKN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Arena
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,870 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Jul 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Mar 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Feb 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T401 BKN was last recorded at 82,585 miles on 16 Feb 2024, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 82,575 miles · 12 Feb 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 10 miles
- Average per year
- 2,061 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 82,585 miles
- 2023 – 79,484 miles
- 2022 – 76,844 miles
- 2021 – 74,130 miles
- 2020 – 73,029 miles
- 2019 – 71,169 miles
- 2018 – 68,557 miles
- 2017 – 63,819 miles
- 2016 – 61,414 miles
- 2015 – 60,058 miles
- 2013 – 58,685 miles
- 2012 – 57,251 miles
- 2011 – 54,818 miles
- 2010 – 54,077 miles
- 2009 – 52,860 miles
- 2008 – 51,143 miles
- 2007 – 49,397 miles
- 2006 – 46,310 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s+o/sRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside upper mirror glass missingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush n/s+o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2018
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2016
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view OS & NS
Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2018
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
27 tests since 11 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass82,585 miles (+10)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 82,585 miles
- Test number
- 287755769486
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s+o/s
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside upper mirror glass missing
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush n/s+o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail82,575 miles (+3,091)3 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,575 miles
- Test number
- 368100271428
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid missing (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s+o/s
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside upper mirror glass missing
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush n/s+o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass79,484 miles (+2,640)1 dangerous2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 79,484 miles
- Test number
- 794963196163
- DangerousBonnet secondary latch partially seized
- MinorNearside Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged missing (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass76,844 miles (+2,714)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 76,844 miles
- Test number
- 196821371987
- MinorNearside Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged missing (1 of 2 ) (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
Pass74,130 miles (+1,101)1 dangerous2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 74,130 miles
- Test number
- 946807156831
- DangerousBonnet secondary safety latch partially seized
- MinorNearside Front Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged 1 of 2 mirror glasses missing (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass73,029 miles (+2)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 73,029 miles
- Test number
- 203925801691
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Upper mirror section missing (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view OS & NS (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail73,027 miles (+1,858)4 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,027 miles
- Test number
- 366956675629
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Upper mirror section missing (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view OS & NS (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass71,169 miles2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 71,169 miles
- Test number
- 743172048817
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Upper section missing (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view OS & NS (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail71,169 miles (+2,612)2 repaired2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,169 miles
- Test number
- 388670771690
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Upper section missing (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view OS & NS (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass68,557 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 68,557 miles
- Test number
- 397942897404
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Upper section missing (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisorySome of the chassis/jacking points are corroded.
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail68,556 miles (+28)3 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,556 miles
- Test number
- 139359156730
- FailureNearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing Brace insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Upper section missing (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisorySome of the chassis/jacking points are corroded.
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail68,528 miles (+4,709)4 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,528 miles
- Test number
- 311493703478
- FailureBonnet retaining device ineffective Seized (8.4.2)
- FailureNearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Upper Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Upper mirror missing (lower part Ok). (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryParts of the chassis & jacking points have light corrosion.
Pass63,819 miles (+2,405)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 63,819 miles
- Test number
- 784868392430
- AdvisoryNearside Front mirror main section missing
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryBattery a little loose
- AdvisoryFront brakes very slightly binding
Pass61,414 miles (+1,356)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 61,414 miles
- Test number
- 900521703250
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated ns and os ( one of the two each side) (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass60,058 miles (+1,373)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 60,058 miles
- Test number
- 709372065092
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteNs main mirror glass missing
- NoteOsf wheel arch slightly corroded
- NoteWipers showing age
Pass58,685 miles (+1,434)4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 58,685 miles
- Test number
- 458036603250
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteNs side door damage
- NoteNs upper wing mirror glass missing
Pass57,251 miles (+2,433)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 57,251 miles
- Test number
- 677533412204
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- NoteFront brakes slightly binding
- NoteNs upper wing mirror glass missing
Pass54,818 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 54,818 miles
- Test number
- 788613611225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,816 miles (+739)5 failures5 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,816 miles
- Test number
- 448190911258
- FailureHeadlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteFront brake disc s corroding
- NoteNs wing mirror glass missing(main)
- NoteOsr shackle pin bush s deteriorating
Pass54,077 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 54,077 miles
- Test number
- 152203700217
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNearside top door mirror glass missing
Fail54,077 miles (+1,217)1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,077 miles
- Test number
- 111513600237
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNearside top door mirror glass missing
Pass52,860 miles (+1,717)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 52,860 miles
- Test number
- 631218899135
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,143 miles (+1,746)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 51,143 miles
- Test number
- 624882798150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,397 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 49,397 miles
- Test number
- 151351407283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,397 miles (+3,087)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,397 miles
- Test number
- 632251607222
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Pass46,310 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 46,310 miles
- Test number
- 204272696466
- NoteTop section of n/s mirror missing
Fail46,310 miles2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,310 miles
- Test number
- 561432096187
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
- NoteTop section of n/s mirror missing
Questions about T401 BKN
- Does T401 BKN currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T401 BKN expired on 9 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T401 BKN?
- The MOT on T401 BKN expired on 9 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T401 BKN done?
- T401 BKN was recorded at 82,585 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2024, an average of 2,061 miles a year.
- Has T401 BKN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T401 BKN has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2024.
- Has the mileage on T401 BKN 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 T401 BKN find?
- T401 BKN passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2024 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s+o/s; nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 4 more.
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