AE09 FGO

2009 LONDON TAXIS INT — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
LONDON TAXIS INT
Year
2009
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
BLACK
Engine
2499 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 30 August 2025
Last recorded mileage
90,912 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 55/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2009 London Taxis Int has 27 MOT tests on record with a 74% pass rate and 90,912 miles. While mileage is consistent, the vehicle's age and recurring issues warrant significant caution.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 11,599 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes, though a 3-year gap in MOT records is noted.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS emissions failure recorded on 2013-05-23.
  • Recurring brake hose advisories across 3 separate MOT tests (2013, 2019, 2024).
  • Recurring lights advisories across 2 separate MOT tests (2013, 2019).
  • Vehicle is 17 years old, well past typical service intervals.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 7 historical failures
  • Consistent annual mileage averaging 11,599 miles/year, indicating regular use.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering.
  • Immediate retests for failures show issues were addressed promptly.

Mileage history

May 2013: 90,912 mi PASSMay 2013: 90,912 mi FAILNov 2013: 97,604 mi PASSMay 2014: 101,148 mi PASSNov 2014: 107,901 mi PASSMay 2015: 111,819 mi PASSDec 2015: 116,730 mi PASSNov 2017: 124,608 mi FAILNov 2017: 124,608 mi PASSJun 2018: 128,213 mi PASSDec 2018: 131,766 mi PASSJun 2019: 133,510 mi FAILJun 2019: 133,510 mi PASSDec 2019: 136,721 mi FAILDec 2019: 136,721 mi PASSJul 2020: 138,059 mi PASSAug 2020: 138,547 mi PASSAug 2021: 160,093 mi PASSAug 2022: 171,245 mi PASSAug 2023: 177,429 mi FAILAug 2023: 177,429 mi PASSAug 2024: 181,720 mi PASS182k136k91kMay 2013Aug 2024

MOT test history — 20/27 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
May 2013 PASS 90,912 mi
ADVISORY Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
May 2013 FAIL 90,912 mi
PRS Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
PRS Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
ADVISORY Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nov 2013 PASS 97,604 mi None recorded
May 2014 PASS 101,148 mi None recorded
Nov 2014 PASS 107,901 mi None recorded
May 2015 PASS 111,819 mi None recorded
Dec 2015 PASS 116,730 mi None recorded
Jun 2016 PASS — None recorded
Dec 2016 FAIL —
PRS Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Dec 2016 PASS — None recorded
Jun 2017 PASS — None recorded
Nov 2017 FAIL 124,608 mi
PRS Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nov 2017 PASS 124,608 mi None recorded
Jun 2018 PASS 128,213 mi None recorded
Dec 2018 PASS 131,766 mi None recorded
Jun 2019 FAIL 133,510 mi
PRS Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
PRS Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Jun 2019 PASS 133,510 mi None recorded
Dec 2019 FAIL 136,721 mi
PRS Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached tightened (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
Dec 2019 PASS 136,721 mi None recorded
Jul 2020 PASS 138,059 mi None recorded
Aug 2020 PASS 138,547 mi None recorded
Aug 2021 PASS 160,093 mi None recorded
Aug 2022 FAIL —
DANGEROUS Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
MAJOR Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Aug 2022 PASS 171,245 mi None recorded
Aug 2023 FAIL 177,429 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Aug 2023 PASS 177,429 mi
ADVISORY Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Aug 2024 PASS 181,720 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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