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Ferrari 550

Yellow · Petrol · 1998 · 5,474 cc

V12 NHKMOT history

V12 NHK is a yellow petrol Ferrari 550 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 37,042 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

V12 NHK yellow Ferrari 550 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ferrari 550, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jan 2027
Mileage
37,042 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,068 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V12 NHK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ferrari
Model
550
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,474 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V12 NHK was last recorded at 37,042 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 532 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
36,510 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
532 miles
Average per year
1,068 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 37,042 miles
  • 2025 – 36,510 miles
  • 2024 – 35,924 miles
  • 2022 – 35,238 miles
  • 2021 – 34,445 miles
  • 2020 – 33,842 miles
  • 2019 – 33,382 miles
  • 2018 – 32,241 miles
  • 2017 – 31,613 miles
  • 2016 – 30,460 miles
  • 2015 – 29,237 miles
  • 2014 – 26,211 miles
  • 2013 – 24,856 miles
  • 2012 – 24,677 miles
  • 2011 – 24,178 miles
  • 2010 – 23,396 miles
  • 2009 – 20,997 miles
  • 2008 – 18,510 miles
  • 2007 – 17,216 miles
  • 2006 – 16,524 miles
  • 2005 – 15,567 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,042 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended.

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 28 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass37,042 miles (+532)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    37,042 miles
    Test number
    438036231590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass36,510 miles (+586)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    36,510 miles
    Test number
    633311650589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass35,924 miles (+686)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    35,924 miles
    Test number
    344412661788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass35,238 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    35,238 miles
    Test number
    595292678102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail35,238 miles (+793)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,238 miles
    Test number
    249042703335
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass34,445 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    34,445 miles
    Test number
    510915821705
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail34,439 miles (+597)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,439 miles
    Test number
    562812455150
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass33,842 miles (+460)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    33,842 miles
    Test number
    802913540150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass33,382 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    33,382 miles
    Test number
    309089517808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail33,372 miles (+1,131)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,372 miles
    Test number
    994406844897
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

  11. Pass32,241 miles (+628)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    32,241 miles
    Test number
    442803841800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass31,613 miles (+1,153)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    31,613 miles
    Test number
    736834980486
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play inner steering rack knuckle. (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass30,460 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    30,460 miles
    Test number
    548623212782
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Brake imbalance on 30% on front axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail30,460 miles (+1,223)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,460 miles
    Test number
    310533459450
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Brake imbalance on 30% on front axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass29,237 miles (+3,026)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    29,237 miles
    Test number
    331744674832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass26,211 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    26,211 miles
    Test number
    757478634249
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail26,211 miles (+1,355)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,211 miles
    Test number
    475258334267
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass24,856 miles (+179)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    24,856 miles
    Test number
    358505753496
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass24,677 miles (+499)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    24,677 miles
    Test number
    128617512359
    • NoteBoth rear tyres out of date
    • NoteCentre exhaust box rubbing on body
    • NoteN/S/F wiper blade starting to smeer

  20. Pass24,178 miles (+170)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    24,178 miles
    Test number
    466272141384
    • NoteBoth front springs corroded slightly (lower part of spring)
    • NoteBoth rear coil springs corroded slightly (lower part of spring)

  21. Fail24,008 miles (+612)4 dangerous2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,008 miles
    Test number
    448335511426
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass23,396 miles (+2,399)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    23,396 miles
    Test number
    343822320337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,997 miles (+2,487)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    20,997 miles
    Test number
    202460229302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,510 miles (+1,294)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    18,510 miles
    Test number
    671753438323
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteUnder vehicle covers fitted

  25. Pass17,216 miles (+692)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    17,216 miles
    Test number
    190650647293
    • NoteOuter sill covers fitted
    • NoteScrew loose offside rear wheel arch cover
    • NoteSlight warp both front discs
    • NoteUnder vehicle covers fitted

  26. Pass16,524 miles (+957)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    16,524 miles
    Test number
    364062746330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass15,567 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    15,567 miles
    Test number
    293772035343
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V12 NHK

Does V12 NHK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V12 NHK is valid until 10 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V12 NHK?
The MOT on V12 NHK is valid until 10 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V12 NHK done?
V12 NHK was recorded at 37,042 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 1,068 miles a year.
Has V12 NHK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V12 NHK has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on V12 NHK 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 V12 NHK find?
V12 NHK passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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