Optare Alero

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,800 cc

V30 CTYMOT history

V30 CTY is a black diesel Optare Alero first used on 20 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 4 of 7 MOT tests, with 83,937 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 May 2027
Mileage
83,937 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
MOT tests
7
4 passed · 3 failed
Per year
875 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V30 CTY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Optare
Model
Alero
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,800 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
20 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 May 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V30 CTY was last recorded at 83,937 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,920 miles · 28 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
875 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,937 miles
  • 2025 – 83,920 miles
  • 2024 – 83,820 miles
  • 2022 – 81,501 miles
  • 2021 – 79,897 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,937 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

7 tests since 26 May 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,937 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2027
    Odometer
    83,937 miles
    Test number
    178649640599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass83,920 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    83,920 miles
    Test number
    877787321792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail83,820 miles (+5)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,820 miles
    Test number
    184217032923
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working All (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  4. Fail83,815 miles (+2,314)2 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,815 miles
    Test number
    974307624015
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner side to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Air/vacuum reservoir insecure Air tank strap broken (1.1.9 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass81,501 miles (+1,604)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    81,501 miles
    Test number
    458813278987
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • Advisory12 passenger seats at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear ""U" bolts corroded

  6. Pass79,897 miles (+347)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    79,897 miles
    Test number
    338038191994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail79,550 miles2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,550 miles
    Test number
    614840089279
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Questions about V30 CTY

Does V30 CTY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V30 CTY is valid until 31 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V30 CTY?
The MOT on V30 CTY is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V30 CTY done?
V30 CTY was recorded at 83,937 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 875 miles a year.
Has V30 CTY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V30 CTY has failed 3 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 17 May 2024.
Has the mileage on V30 CTY 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 V30 CTY find?
V30 CTY passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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