
Chevrolet
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 4,290 cc
T542 BDVMOT history
T542 BDV is a silver petrol Chevrolet first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 76,271 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 76,271 mi
- At MOT on 26 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 1,913 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T542 BDV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Chevrolet
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,290 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T542 BDV was last recorded at 76,271 miles on 26 Aug 2025, 425 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 75,846 miles · 15 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 425 miles
- Average per year
- 1,913 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 76,271 miles
- 2024 – 75,846 miles
- 2023 – 75,450 miles
- 2022 – 74,944 miles
- 2021 – 74,284 miles
- 2020 – 72,947 miles
- 2019 – 72,383 miles
- 2018 – 71,795 miles
- 2017 – 70,786 miles
- 2015 – 69,203 miles
- 2014 – 66,154 miles
- 2013 – 63,930 miles
- 2012 – 60,522 miles
- 2011 – 53,304 miles
- 2010 – 45,922 miles
- 2009 – 44,740 miles
- 2008 – 42,588 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
General underbody corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
21 tests since 16 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass76,271 miles (+425)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 76,271 miles
- Test number
- 707281312526
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,846 miles (+396)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 75,846 miles
- Test number
- 169125274500
- AdvisoryBoth sides front lower suspension arms show surface corrosion
- AdvisoryBoth sides front steering idlers slight movement
- AdvisoryBoth sides front suspension coil springs corroding
- AdvisoryFront registration plate cracked
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive
- AdvisoryRear of vehicle & components covered in sealer
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel
- AdvisorySteering box slight play
- AdvisorySteering drop arm slight movement
- AdvisoryUnder body shows general surface corrosion
Pass75,450 miles (+506)1 minor16 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 75,450 miles
- Test number
- 233609538838
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both poor (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Coolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
- AdvisoryNo reverse lights
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides and corroded worn also air bags inop (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres n/s/rear cracks are deep (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering system lightly rubbing a,r,b (2.1.4 (a))
Pass74,944 miles (+660)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 74,944 miles
- Test number
- 659795174812
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass74,284 miles (+1,337)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 74,284 miles
- Test number
- 240702821376
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
- AdvisoryRear Diff minor leak
- AdvisoryRear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass72,947 miles (+564)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 72,947 miles
- Test number
- 963949715494
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front slight play in idler
- AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in idler
Pass72,383 miles (+24)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 72,383 miles
- Test number
- 260202984058
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test middle row
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail72,359 miles (+564)1 dangerous9 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,359 miles
- Test number
- 657852955062
- DangerousNearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure middle row (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorElectrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges battery (4.11 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass71,795 miles (+27)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 71,795 miles
- Test number
- 844070682267
- AdvisoryCentral Front Brake pipe slightly corroded across cross member, ns and os. (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear from master cylinder. (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axel. (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axel. (3.6.B.2c)
Fail71,768 miles (+982)6 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,768 miles
- Test number
- 439452224368
- FailureFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle steering linkage. (2.3.2)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryCentral Front Brake pipe slightly corroded across cross member, ns and os. (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear from master cylinder. (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axel. (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axel. (3.6.B.2c)
Pass70,786 miles (+1,583)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 70,786 miles
- Test number
- 819074250514
- AdvisoryOffside slight play steering arm
Pass69,203 miles (+3,049)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 69,203 miles
- Test number
- 147190454360
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,154 miles (+2,224)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 66,154 miles
- Test number
- 729985274173
- AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Fail63,930 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,930 miles
- Test number
- 106027463021
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass63,930 miles (+3,408)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 63,930 miles
- Test number
- 515937763015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,522 miles3 repaired5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,522 miles
- Test number
- 145339202148
- Repaired at testHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisorySteering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteOil leak
Pass60,522 miles (+7,218)5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 60,522 miles
- Test number
- 837079902120
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisorySteering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteOil leak
Pass53,304 miles (+7,382)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 53,304 miles
- Test number
- 988397291015
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryRear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
- NoteOil leak
Pass45,922 miles (+1,182)7 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 45,922 miles
- Test number
- 704558180028
- AdvisoryCentre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- NoteBattery tray slightly corroded
Pass44,740 miles (+2,152)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 44,740 miles
- Test number
- 900115809003
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteRear differential has oil leak
Pass42,588 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 42,588 miles
- Test number
- 113846918072
- NoteTemp fog fitted
Questions about T542 BDV
- Does T542 BDV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T542 BDV expired on 25 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T542 BDV?
- The MOT on T542 BDV expired on 25 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T542 BDV done?
- T542 BDV was recorded at 76,271 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2025, an average of 1,913 miles a year.
- Has T542 BDV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T542 BDV has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2019.
- Has the mileage on T542 BDV 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 T542 BDV find?
- T542 BDV passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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