Chevrolet GMC K3500

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 6,500 cc

T554 KARMOT history

T554 KAR is a black diesel Chevrolet GMC K3500 first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 279,792 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
279,792 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,384 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T554 KAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Chevrolet GMC
Model
K3500
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
6,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T554 KAR was last recorded at 279,792 miles on 25 Apr 2026, 1,239 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
278,553 miles · 1 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,239 miles
Average per year
2,384 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 279,792 miles
  • 2025 – 278,553 miles
  • 2024 – 276,242 miles
  • 2023 – 274,260 miles
  • 2022 – 273,436 miles
  • 2021 – 268,821 miles
  • 2020 – 265,329 miles
  • 2019 – 262,278 miles
  • 2012 – 259,774 miles
  • 2011 – 259,557 miles
  • 2010 – 258,952 miles
  • 2009 – 256,372 miles
  • 2006 – 249,165 miles
  • 2005 – 231,197 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass279,792 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 7 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass279,792 miles (+1,239)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    279,792 miles
    Test number
    447145571387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass278,553 miles (+2,311)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    278,553 miles
    Test number
    241774604603
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass276,242 miles (+1,982)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    276,242 miles
    Test number
    186448363412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass274,260 miles (+824)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    274,260 miles
    Test number
    533448479667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass273,436 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2023
    Odometer
    273,436 miles
    Test number
    518170975146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail273,435 miles (+4,614)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    273,435 miles
    Test number
    721025966396
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass268,821 miles (+3,492)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2022
    Odometer
    268,821 miles
    Test number
    384159246624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass265,329 miles (+3,051)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    265,329 miles
    Test number
    740643700784
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe and filter corroded

  9. Pass262,278 miles (+2,504)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    262,278 miles
    Test number
    440657337526
    • AdvisoryL/h steering idler slight play
    • AdvisoryRear brake backplates corroded
    • AdvisorySteering shaft uj slight play

  10. Pass259,774 miles (+217)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    259,774 miles
    Test number
    818831342341
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteRighthand indicator lamps flash at faster rate than lefthand but still within mot criteria !

  11. Pass259,557 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    259,557 miles
    Test number
    627020321229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail259,553 miles (+601)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    259,553 miles
    Test number
    257791111114
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling softened by oil contamination (2.5.C.1e)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass258,952 miles (+2,580)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    258,952 miles
    Test number
    863270520100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass256,372 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    256,372 miles
    Test number
    270044919404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass255,039 km
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    255,039 km
    Test number
    774496918122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass249,165 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    249,165 miles
    Test number
    381865656309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail249,159 miles (+17,962)1 dangerous2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    249,159 miles
    Test number
    272629436353
    • DangerousOffside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass231,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    231,197 miles
    Test number
    980390645347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T554 KAR

Does T554 KAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T554 KAR is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T554 KAR?
The MOT on T554 KAR is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T554 KAR done?
T554 KAR was recorded at 279,792 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2026, an average of 2,384 miles a year.
Has T554 KAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T554 KAR has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2022.
Has the mileage on T554 KAR 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 T554 KAR find?
T554 KAR passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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