TVR logo

TVR Tamora

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 3,605 cc

V6 BKAMOT history

V6 BKA is a blue petrol TVR Tamora first used on 22 Aug 2002. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 30,823 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
30,823 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,571 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for V6 BKA in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
V6 BKA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Tamora
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,605 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
22 Aug 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V6 BKA was last recorded at 30,823 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
30,820 miles · 31 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
1,571 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 30,823 miles
  • 2024 – 30,016 miles
  • 2023 – 29,532 miles
  • 2022 – 29,468 miles
  • 2021 – 28,512 miles
  • 2019 – 28,308 miles
  • 2017 – 28,008 miles
  • 2016 – 27,458 miles
  • 2015 – 27,398 miles
  • 2014 – 24,767 miles
  • 2013 – 20,341 miles
  • 2012 – 16,821 miles
  • 2010 – 16,023 miles
  • 2009 – 10,432 miles
  • 2008 – 9,357 miles
  • 2007 – 3,395 miles
  • 2006 – 556 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass30,823 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm...235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm...25/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryParking brake only just met requirements

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure6 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 7 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass30,823 miles (+3)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    30,823 miles
    Test number
    283430535409
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm...235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm...25/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met requirements

  2. Fail30,820 miles (+804)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,820 miles
    Test number
    171863392783
    • MajorNearside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm...235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm...25/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass30,016 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    30,016 miles
    Test number
    248777921092
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has 2mm of tread.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has 2mm of tread.

  4. Fail30,016 miles (+484)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,016 miles
    Test number
    458221017611
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has 2mm of tread.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has 2mm of tread.

  5. Pass29,532 miles (+64)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    29,532 miles
    Test number
    806247824115
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake, requirements only just met

  6. Pass29,468 miles (+956)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    29,468 miles
    Test number
    851695000686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass28,512 miles (+204)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    28,512 miles
    Test number
    470793016124
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake just made requirements

  8. Pass28,308 miles (+300)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    28,308 miles
    Test number
    164323845048
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass28,008 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    28,008 miles
    Test number
    208467792528
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has just made requirements

  10. Fail28,008 miles (+550)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,008 miles
    Test number
    655742446568
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  11. Pass27,458 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    27,458 miles
    Test number
    535613376559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail27,455 miles (+57)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,455 miles
    Test number
    654911599906
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass27,398 miles (+2,631)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    27,398 miles
    Test number
    728947675155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass24,767 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    24,767 miles
    Test number
    197930494400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail24,766 miles (+4,425)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,766 miles
    Test number
    155830094414
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  16. Pass20,341 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    20,341 miles
    Test number
    735450683076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail20,340 miles (+3,519)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,340 miles
    Test number
    779788273037
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass16,821 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    16,821 miles
    Test number
    917848412170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail16,817 miles (+389)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,817 miles
    Test number
    836005512103
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Fail16,428 miles (+405)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,428 miles
    Test number
    566290962090
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  21. Pass16,023 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    16,023 miles
    Test number
    544654350367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail16,018 miles (+5,586)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,018 miles
    Test number
    491757440405
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Pass10,432 miles (+1,075)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    10,432 miles
    Test number
    931274829278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass9,357 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    9,357 miles
    Test number
    340985248258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail9,357 miles (+1,580)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,357 miles
    Test number
    843895648292
    • Repaired at testOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  26. Pass7,777 miles (+4,382)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    7,777 miles
    Test number
    194499778408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass3,395 miles (+2,839)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    3,395 miles
    Test number
    152801297106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass556 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    556 miles
    Test number
    461309116223
    • NoteAll brake pads getting low on linings

Questions about V6 BKA

Does V6 BKA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 BKA is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V6 BKA?
The MOT on V6 BKA is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V6 BKA done?
V6 BKA was recorded at 30,823 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 1,571 miles a year.
Has V6 BKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 BKA has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on V6 BKA 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 V6 BKA find?
V6 BKA passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm...235/40/18, and 2 more.

Related registrations

Browse all V6B registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.