2008 Optare Solo 4.3L Diesel · MX58 ABK
2008 Optare Solo (4.3L, diesel). First registered 16 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 112,187 km. MOT expired on 07 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- OPTARE SOLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Odometer
- 112,187 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 4.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MX58 ABK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2025
- 112,187 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MX58 ABK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Optare Solo (MX58 ABK) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
MX58 ABK Odometer History
- 28/09/2022109,785 km
- 07/10/2022109,902 km+117 km
- 06/10/2023110,831 km+929 km
- 07/10/2024111,371 km+540 km
- 06/10/2025112,187 km+816 km
Average of roughly 795 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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