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Vauxhall Arena

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,870 cc

T421 BKNMOT history

T421 BKN is a blue diesel Vauxhall Arena first used on 30 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 38,418 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Oct 2026
Mileage
38,418 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,043 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T421 BKN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Arena
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,870 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T421 BKN was last recorded at 38,418 miles on 24 Sept 2025, 189 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
38,229 miles · 8 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
189 miles
Average per year
1,043 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 38,418 miles
  • 2024 – 38,229 miles
  • 2023 – 38,023 miles
  • 2022 – 37,869 miles
  • 2021 – 37,388 miles
  • 2020 – 36,901 miles
  • 2019 – 36,702 miles
  • 2018 – 36,191 miles
  • 2017 – 35,706 miles
  • 2016 – 35,330 miles
  • 2015 – 34,718 miles
  • 2013 – 32,298 miles
  • 2012 – 30,487 miles
  • 2011 – 29,670 miles
  • 2010 – 27,516 miles
  • 2009 – 24,882 miles
  • 2008 – 23,195 miles
  • 2007 – 21,372 miles
  • 2006 – 18,483 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,418 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel stiff to turn by hand.
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (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))

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 Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Both rear tyre sidewalls starting to perish

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 15 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,418 miles (+189)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    38,418 miles
    Test number
    663020676675
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel stiff to turn by hand.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (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))

  2. Pass38,229 miles (+206)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    38,229 miles
    Test number
    526374143559
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass38,023 miles (+154)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    38,023 miles
    Test number
    411797786341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre 10 years old
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre over 10 years old
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre 10 years old
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive spring front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre over 10 years old

  4. Pass37,869 miles (+481)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    37,869 miles
    Test number
    106921720442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass37,388 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    37,388 miles
    Test number
    827797286990
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Fail37,388 miles (+487)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,388 miles
    Test number
    610113544728
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass36,901 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    36,901 miles
    Test number
    326060435434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail36,901 miles (+199)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,901 miles
    Test number
    280873226095
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass36,702 miles (+511)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    36,702 miles
    Test number
    412382834922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass36,191 miles (+485)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    36,191 miles
    Test number
    369942132191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass35,706 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    35,706 miles
    Test number
    463831361889
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre sidewalls starting to perish

  12. Fail35,706 miles (+376)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,706 miles
    Test number
    319348115045
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre sidewalls starting to perish

  13. Pass35,330 miles (+612)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    35,330 miles
    Test number
    484914091875
    • AdvisoryOffside front binding slightly

  14. Pass34,718 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    34,718 miles
    Test number
    739355494357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail34,692 miles (+2,394)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,692 miles
    Test number
    376558015460
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  16. Pass32,298 miles (+1,811)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    32,298 miles
    Test number
    747682213378
    • 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)

  17. Pass30,487 miles (+817)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    30,487 miles
    Test number
    229196682230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,670 miles (+87)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    29,670 miles
    Test number
    315779671219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail29,583 miles (+2,067)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,583 miles
    Test number
    767251071271
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  20. Pass27,516 miles (+2,634)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    27,516 miles
    Test number
    591415960246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,882 miles (+1,687)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    24,882 miles
    Test number
    232092189240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,195 miles (+1,823)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    23,195 miles
    Test number
    712211668288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,372 miles (+2,889)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    21,372 miles
    Test number
    813472267222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,483 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    18,483 miles
    Test number
    262127426224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T421 BKN

Does T421 BKN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T421 BKN expired on 12 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T421 BKN?
The MOT on T421 BKN expired on 12 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T421 BKN done?
T421 BKN was recorded at 38,418 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2025, an average of 1,043 miles a year.
Has T421 BKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T421 BKN has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T421 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 T421 BKN find?
T421 BKN passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear wheel stiff to turn by hand., and 3 more.

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