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Toyota HI-ACE

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y257 KCDMOT history

Y257 KCD is a blue diesel Toyota HI-ACE first used on 17 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 27 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 226,337 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Sept 2027
Mileage
226,337 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,415 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y257 KCD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
HI-ACE
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
17 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y257 KCD was last recorded at 226,337 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 2,195 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
224,142 miles · 15 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,195 miles
Average per year
5,415 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 226,337 miles
  • 2025 – 224,142 miles
  • 2024 – 221,620 miles
  • 2023 – 218,683 miles
  • 2022 – 213,480 miles
  • 2021 – 208,013 miles
  • 2020 – 201,409 miles
  • 2019 – 193,613 miles
  • 2018 – 187,312 miles
  • 2017 – 180,938 miles
  • 2016 – 174,222 miles
  • 2015 – 167,733 miles
  • 2014 – 161,996 miles
  • 2013 – 157,964 miles
  • 2012 – 153,812 miles
  • 2011 – 149,691 miles
  • 2010 – 145,029 miles
  • 2009 – 136,885 miles
  • 2008 – 130,118 miles
  • 2007 – 123,498 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass226,337 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Floor corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Underside components corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

29 tests since 18 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass226,337 miles (+2,195)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    226,337 miles
    Test number
    359116342880
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass224,142 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    224,142 miles
    Test number
    219718543107
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFloor corroded

  3. Fail224,140 miles (+2,520)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,140 miles
    Test number
    162665579700
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFloor corroded

  4. Pass221,620 miles (+2,937)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    221,620 miles
    Test number
    673093504520
    • AdvisoryBody corroded

  5. Pass218,683 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    218,683 miles
    Test number
    804564977426
    • AdvisoryUnderside components corroded

  6. Fail218,681 miles (+5,201)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,681 miles
    Test number
    676569504703
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderside components corroded

  7. Pass213,480 miles (+5,467)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    213,480 miles
    Test number
    123142215391
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass208,013 miles (+6,604)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    208,013 miles
    Test number
    352138658195
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass201,409 miles (+7,796)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    201,409 miles
    Test number
    469510935075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass193,613 miles (+6,301)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    193,613 miles
    Test number
    630066151442
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass187,312 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    187,312 miles
    Test number
    320497735187
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/7015C (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail187,312 miles (+6,374)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,312 miles
    Test number
    612566533913
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/7015C (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass180,938 miles (+138)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    180,938 miles
    Test number
    269708025809
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryRear diff oil leak

  14. Fail180,800 miles (+6,578)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,800 miles
    Test number
    961210646142
    • FailureAxle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing bush badly worn (2.5.A.1b)
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryRear diff oil leak

  15. Pass174,222 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    174,222 miles
    Test number
    405886966437
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring some items in the engine bay

  16. Fail174,222 miles (+6,489)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,222 miles
    Test number
    501199106352
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring some items in the engine bay

  17. Pass167,733 miles (+5,737)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    167,733 miles
    Test number
    775416588320
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Pass161,996 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    161,996 miles
    Test number
    267458334295
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Fail161,996 miles (+4,032)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,996 miles
    Test number
    318868734417
    • Repaired at testCentre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass157,964 miles (+4,152)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    157,964 miles
    Test number
    267615233241
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass153,812 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    153,812 miles
    Test number
    965407832260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail153,812 miles (+4,121)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,812 miles
    Test number
    918437132268
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass149,691 miles (+4,662)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    149,691 miles
    Test number
    757448231249
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteCargo area boarded out unable to fully check

  24. Fail145,029 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,029 miles
    Test number
    304353350479
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  25. Pass145,029 miles (+8,144)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    145,029 miles
    Test number
    892003350240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  26. Pass136,885 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    136,885 miles
    Test number
    960470469270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  27. Fail136,873 miles (+6,755)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,873 miles
    Test number
    603209459217
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  28. Pass130,118 miles (+6,620)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    130,118 miles
    Test number
    902701068292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass123,498 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    123,498 miles
    Test number
    524291267297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y257 KCD

Does Y257 KCD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y257 KCD is valid until 27 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y257 KCD?
The MOT on Y257 KCD is valid until 27 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y257 KCD done?
Y257 KCD was recorded at 226,337 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 5,415 miles a year.
Has Y257 KCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y257 KCD has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on Y257 KCD 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 Y257 KCD find?
Y257 KCD passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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