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Daihatsu Cuore

White · Petrol · 1999 · 989 cc

T539 MKJMOT history

T539 MKJ is a white petrol Daihatsu Cuore first used on 1 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 79,748 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jul 2027
Mileage
79,748 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,984 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T539 MKJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Daihatsu
Model
Cuore
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
989 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T539 MKJ was last recorded at 79,748 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Sept 2009: 23,582 miles, lower than 32,886 miles on 11 Sept 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
79,726 miles · 21 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
2,984 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,748 miles
  • 2025 – 78,566 miles
  • 2024 – 58,996 miles
  • 2023 – 42,533 miles
  • 2021 – 42,525 miles
  • 2020 – 37,552 miles
  • 2019 – 32,816 miles
  • 2017 – 25,302 miles
  • 2016 – 25,031 miles
  • 2015 – 24,985 miles
  • 2014 – 24,732 miles
  • 2013 – 24,525 miles
  • 2012 – 24,445 miles
  • 2011 – 24,296 miles
  • 2010 – 23,976 miles
  • 2009 – 23,582 miles
  • 2008 – 32,886 miles
  • 2007 – 21,902 miles
  • 2006 – 20,614 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,748 miles
  • AdvisoryVehicle very rusty on under sideRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear ALL PASSANGER SEATS NOT CHECKED DUE TO LUGGAGE

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust noisy MODIFIED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 27 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,748 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    79,748 miles
    Test number
    259575472389
    • AdvisoryVehicle very rusty on under side
  2. Fail79,726 miles (+41)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,726 miles
    Test number
    941476277984
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits And 1st fast idle (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle very rusty on under side
  3. Fail79,685 miles (+1,119)1 dangerous2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,685 miles
    Test number
    951104926232
    • DangerousOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass78,566 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    78,566 miles
    Test number
    968293411876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail78,530 miles (+19,534)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,530 miles
    Test number
    932670498237
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.33 (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak tailpipe section (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  6. Pass58,996 miles (+284)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    58,996 miles
    Test number
    279034984604
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nearside Rear TAIL LIGHT DAMAGE/ CRACKED NOT AFFECTING LIGHT OUTPUT
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear ALL PASSANGER SEATS NOT CHECKED DUE TO LUGGAGE
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
  7. Fail58,712 miles (+23)1 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,712 miles
    Test number
    986869549459
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated O/S & N/S (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy MODIFIED (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured O/S & N/S (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear TAIL LIGHT DAMAGE/ CRACKED NOT AFFECTING LIGHT OUTPUT
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear ALL PASSANGER SEATS NOT CHECKED DUE TO LUGGAGE
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  8. Fail58,689 miles (+16,156)1 dangerous2 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,689 miles
    Test number
    197295591651
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn EXCESSIVE PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated O/S & N/S (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy MODIFIED (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured O/S & N/S (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear TAIL LIGHT DAMAGE/ CRACKED NOT AFFECTING LIGHT OUTPUT
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear ALL PASSANGER SEATS NOT CHECKED DUE TO LUGGAGE
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass42,533 miles (+8)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    42,533 miles
    Test number
    579176076136
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhayst system modified
  10. Fail42,525 miles (+4,973)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,525 miles
    Test number
    304523717086
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  11. Pass37,552 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    37,552 miles
    Test number
    406225857755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail37,552 miles (+4,736)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,552 miles
    Test number
    736455314871
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass32,816 miles (+7,514)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    32,816 miles
    Test number
    433252371930
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished tread (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass25,302 miles (+227)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    25,302 miles
    Test number
    883528426572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail25,075 miles (+44)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,075 miles
    Test number
    357108063498
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outter sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outter sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  16. Pass25,031 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    25,031 miles
    Test number
    975003110352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,985 miles (+253)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    24,985 miles
    Test number
    818592872172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,732 miles (+207)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    24,732 miles
    Test number
    297542574272
    • NoteOuter sills getting weak
  19. Pass24,525 miles (+80)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    24,525 miles
    Test number
    117734053230
    • NoteOffside front tyre starting to crack
  20. Pass24,445 miles (+149)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    24,445 miles
    Test number
    379564352268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,296 miles (+320)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    24,296 miles
    Test number
    306893561405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,976 miles (+394)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    23,976 miles
    Test number
    624485360257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,582 miles (-9,304)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    23,582 miles
    Test number
    322548659408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,886 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    32,886 miles
    Test number
    652335358231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail32,886 miles (+10,984)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,886 miles
    Test number
    842505258243
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  26. Pass21,902 miles (+1,288)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    21,902 miles
    Test number
    212927747249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass20,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    20,614 miles
    Test number
    303330876476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T539 MKJ

Does T539 MKJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T539 MKJ is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T539 MKJ?
The MOT on T539 MKJ is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T539 MKJ done?
T539 MKJ was recorded at 79,748 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 2,984 miles a year.
Has T539 MKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T539 MKJ has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T539 MKJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Sept 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T539 MKJ find?
T539 MKJ passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: vehicle very rusty on under side.

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