BT57 BUO

2007 VAUXHALL — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
VAUXHALL
Year
2007
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
BLUE
Engine
1796 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 14 September 2023
Last recorded mileage
18,803 mi

AI verdict AVOID 40/100

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

This 2007 Vauxhall has 16 MOT tests on record with a 75% pass rate and 18,803 miles. The vehicle has been off the road for 19 years, accumulating 18,803 miles, which is a significant red flag.

The vehicle has accumulated only 18,803 miles in 19 years, with a suspiciously low 34 miles recorded between Aug 2020 and Sep 2022.

Things to check

  • Dangerous brake failure recorded on 2022-09-01 (test 102).
  • Vehicle has been off the road for 19 years (MOT expired 2023-09-14).
  • Mileage of 18,803 miles is extremely low for a 2007 vehicle.
  • Recurring major failures in brakes, suspension, and emissions across multiple tests.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
  • Most recent MOT passed despite 4 historical failures
  • No specific green flags identified in the MOT history for this vehicle.

Mileage history

Nov 2010: 18,803 mi PASSNov 2011: 35,831 mi PASSNov 2012: 54,545 mi PASSNov 2013: 71,746 mi PASSNov 2014: 90,247 mi PASSSep 2015: 104,890 mi PASSSep 2016: 123,455 mi PASSAug 2017: 136,976 mi PASSAug 2018: 143,065 mi PASSAug 2019: 150,275 mi FAILAug 2019: 150,275 mi PASSAug 2020: 157,810 mi FAILAug 2020: 157,813 mi PASSAug 2021: 166,770 mi FAILSep 2022: 166,806 mi FAILSep 2022: 166,806 mi PASS167k93k19kNov 2010Sep 2022

MOT test history — 12/16 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Nov 2010 PASS 18,803 mi None recorded
Nov 2011 PASS 35,831 mi None recorded
Nov 2012 PASS 54,545 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nov 2013 PASS 71,746 mi None recorded
Nov 2014 PASS 90,247 mi None recorded
Sep 2015 PASS 104,890 mi None recorded
Sep 2016 PASS 123,455 mi
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Oil leak
Aug 2017 PASS 136,976 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Aug 2018 PASS 143,065 mi None recorded
Aug 2019 FAIL 150,275 mi
MAJOR Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Aug 2019 PASS 150,275 mi None recorded
Aug 2020 FAIL 157,810 mi
MAJOR Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
MAJOR Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Aug 2020 PASS 157,813 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Aug 2021 FAIL 166,770 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front washer fluid leak
MAJOR Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward support mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward support mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Sep 2022 FAIL 166,806 mi
DANGEROUS Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Sep 2022 PASS 166,806 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BT57 BUO, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.