Austin Healey Sprite
White · Petrol · 1959 · 948 cc
VEA 617MOT history
VEA 617 is a white petrol Austin Healey Sprite first used on 13 May 1959. Its MOT expired on 27 Aug 2025 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 11,258 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 27 Aug 2025
- Mileage
- 11,258 mi
- At MOT on 28 Aug 2024
- MOT tests
- 20
- 14 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 337 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- VEA 617
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Austin
- Model
- Healey Sprite
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 948 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1959
- First used
- 13 May 1959
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 27 Aug 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Aug 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
VEA 617 was last recorded at 11,258 miles on 28 Aug 2024, 1,887 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2018.
Mileage went down between tests
- 30 Sept 2013: 3,717 miles, lower than 7,280 miles on 12 Jul 2013.
- 11 Apr 2018: 9,371 miles, lower than 9,396 miles on 5 Apr 2018.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 9,371 miles · 11 Apr 2018
- Between the last two tests
- 1,887 miles
- Average per year
- 337 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 11,258 miles
- 2018 – 9,371 miles
- 2017 – 9,386 miles
- 2016 – 8,872 miles
- 2014 – 7,750 miles
- 2013 – 3,717 miles
- 2012 – 6,859 miles
- 2011 – 6,334 miles
- 2010 – 6,165 miles
- 2009 – 6,066 miles
- 2008 – 5,496 miles
- 2007 – 5,398 miles
- 2006 – 5,145 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass11,258 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
INDICATOR DASH WARNING POOR
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2013
Full MOT history
20 tests since 30 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass11,258 miles (+1,887)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 11,258 miles
- Test number
- 721385573371
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,371 miles (-25)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 9,371 miles
- Test number
- 594720334164
- AdvisoryINDICATOR DASH WARNING POOR
Fail9,396 miles (+10)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 9,396 miles
- Test number
- 479102525201
- FailureDirection indicator incorrect colour O/S/R (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded N/S/R, BY REAR SPRING MOUNT (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryINDICATOR DASH WARNING POOR
Pass9,386 miles (+514)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 9,386 miles
- Test number
- 905445777910
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,872 miles (+1,122)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 8,872 miles
- Test number
- 911197545075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,750 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 7,750 miles
- Test number
- 986152654257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail7,744 miles (+4,027)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 7,744 miles
- Test number
- 969523514297
- FailureFront passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Pass3,717 miles (-3,563)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 3,717 miles
- Test number
- 376193073494
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteO/S REAR BRAKE FLUTUATION
- NoteO/S REAR HANDBRAKE POOR READING > DRUM OFF INSPECTION ADVISED
Pass7,280 miles (+421)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 7,280 miles
- Test number
- 325423593172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass6,859 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 6,859 miles
- Test number
- 287699852158
- NoteN/s/f trunion has slight play
Fail6,859 miles (+525)1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 6,859 miles
- Test number
- 318069852183
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteN/s/f trunion has slight play
Pass6,334 miles (+169)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 6,334 miles
- Test number
- 526001991096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass6,165 miles (+99)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 6,165 miles
- Test number
- 544205000136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass6,066 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 6,066 miles
- Test number
- 122245009296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail6,066 miles (+570)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 6,066 miles
- Test number
- 473865809255
- Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
- Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass5,496 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 5,496 miles
- Test number
- 653318678142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail5,496 miles (+98)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 5,496 miles
- Test number
- 883398278112
- Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- Repaired at testOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Pass5,398 miles (+253)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 5,398 miles
- Test number
- 612917857286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass5,145 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 5,145 miles
- Test number
- 283551686460
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail5,144 miles1 failure2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 5,144 miles
- Test number
- 684341286118
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
- Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about VEA 617
- What vehicle is registration VEA 617 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show VEA 617 on a white petrol Austin Healey Sprite first used on 13 May 1959. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does VEA 617 currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on VEA 617 expired on 27 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on VEA 617?
- The MOT on VEA 617 expired on 27 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has VEA 617 done?
- VEA 617 was recorded at 11,258 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2024, an average of 337 miles a year.
- Has VEA 617 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. VEA 617 has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2018.
- Has the mileage on VEA 617 ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 30 Sept 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on VEA 617 find?
- VEA 617 passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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