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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass76,271 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.

  • 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.

  1. Pass76,271 miles (+425)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    76,271 miles
    Test number
    707281312526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. 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
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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)
  10. 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)
  11. Pass70,786 miles (+1,583)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    70,786 miles
    Test number
    819074250514
    • AdvisoryOffside slight play steering arm
  12. Pass69,203 miles (+3,049)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    69,203 miles
    Test number
    147190454360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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)
  14. 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)
  15. Pass63,930 miles (+3,408)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    63,930 miles
    Test number
    515937763015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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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