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Ford Fiesta

Red · Diesel · 2009 · 1,560 cc

C8 BEFMOT history

C8 BEF is a red diesel Ford Fiesta first used on 2 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 132,388 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

C8 BEF red Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
132,388 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,238 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 BEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
2 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 BEF was last recorded at 132,388 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 9,714 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,674 miles · 30 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
9,714 miles
Average per year
8,238 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,388 miles
  • 2025 – 122,674 miles
  • 2024 – 111,997 miles
  • 2023 – 99,652 miles
  • 2022 – 89,020 miles
  • 2021 – 78,656 miles
  • 2020 – 66,751 miles
  • 2019 – 53,169 miles
  • 2018 – 40,191 miles
  • 2017 – 34,049 miles
  • 2016 – 30,011 miles
  • 2014 – 28,244 miles
  • 2013 – 23,646 miles
  • 2012 – 17,546 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,388 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corrodedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear reflector/fog light slightly damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear exhaust box corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides rear axle bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 31 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,388 miles (+9,714)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    132,388 miles
    Test number
    800312881159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded
  2. Pass122,674 miles (+45)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    122,674 miles
    Test number
    810374155417
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector/fog light slightly damaged
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded
  3. Fail122,629 miles (+10,632)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,629 miles
    Test number
    351285432210
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector/fog light slightly damaged
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded
  4. Pass111,997 miles (+12,345)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    111,997 miles
    Test number
    143603476006
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector/fog light slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded
  5. Pass99,652 miles (+10,632)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    99,652 miles
    Test number
    246076590351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
  6. Pass89,020 miles (+10,364)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    89,020 miles
    Test number
    753740801407
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
  7. Pass78,656 miles (+330)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    78,656 miles
    Test number
    408015914833
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
  8. Fail78,326 miles (+11,575)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,326 miles
    Test number
    631889831441
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
  9. Pass66,751 miles (+13,582)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    66,751 miles
    Test number
    220162624993
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
  10. Pass53,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    53,169 miles
    Test number
    877740055724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail53,169 miles (+12,978)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,169 miles
    Test number
    839726686483
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass40,191 miles (+6,142)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    40,191 miles
    Test number
    372793570171
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass34,049 miles (+4,038)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    34,049 miles
    Test number
    779719979418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre cracking on sidewall
  14. Pass30,011 miles (+1,767)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    30,011 miles
    Test number
    485405604149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,244 miles (+4,598)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    28,244 miles
    Test number
    757784244299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass23,646 miles (+6,100)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    23,646 miles
    Test number
    959742143277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass17,546 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    17,546 miles
    Test number
    636864842267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 BEF

Does C8 BEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 BEF is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 BEF?
The MOT on C8 BEF is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 BEF done?
C8 BEF was recorded at 132,388 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 8,238 miles a year.
Has C8 BEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 BEF has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on C8 BEF ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on C8 BEF find?
C8 BEF passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; rear exhaust box outer skin corroded.

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