2009 Marlin Cabrio Cabrio 2.0L Petrol · EAO 1
2009 Marlin Cabrio Cabrio (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2009. Recorded mileage 14,585 miles. MOT valid until 03 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MARLIN CABRIO CABRIO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 14,585 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EAO 1 Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/05/2026
- 14,585 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EAO 1 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Marlin Cabrio Cabrio (EAO 1) between April 2009 and May 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 05 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (24 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (17 issues), Steering (8 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Direction indicator not working Indicator stalk inoperative (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”.
EAO 1 Mileage History
- 07/09/201213,616 mi
- 14/09/201213,702 mi+86 mi
- 20/06/20182,506 mi-11,196 mi
- 20/06/20182,506 mi
- 29/06/20182,696 mi+190 mi
- 27/06/20195,115 mi+2,419 mi
- 29/10/20195,225 mi+110 mi
- 30/10/20206,754 mi+1,529 mi
- 22/10/20218,146 mi+1,392 mi
- 07/03/20239,868 mi+1,722 mi
- 16/03/20239,869 mi+1 mi
- 19/02/202412,267 mi+2,398 mi
- 04/03/202412,285 mi+18 mi
- 11/03/202514,336 mi+2,051 mi
- 29/04/202614,585 mi+249 mi
- 05/05/202614,585 mi
Average of roughly 71 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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