1953 Austin A40 1.2L Petrol · 834 UKY
1953 Austin A40 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1953. Recorded mileage 6,211 miles. MOT status: No results. Taxed until 01/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN A40
- Year / Origin
- 1953
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- No results
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 6,211 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1953
- Engine
- 1200cc
834 UKY Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2012
- 6,211 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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834 UKY Mileage History
- 18/08/200727,000 mi
- 06/08/20095,868 mi-21,132 mi
- 07/08/20095,868 mi
- 09/09/20115,917 mi+49 mi
- 09/09/20115,917 mi
- 24/09/20126,211 mi+294 mi
Average of roughly -4,073 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
834 UKY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1953 Austin A40 (834 UKY) between August 2007 and September 2012.
The record contains 4 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 September 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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