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Red · Petrol · 2009 · 1,388 cc

C8 SMWMOT history

C8 SMW is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 21 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 20 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 115,794 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

C8 SMW red Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Nov 2026
Mileage
115,794 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,276 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 SMW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
21 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 SMW was last recorded at 115,794 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 1,302 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,492 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,302 miles
Average per year
6,276 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,794 miles
  • 2024 – 114,492 miles
  • 2023 – 112,633 miles
  • 2022 – 110,837 miles
  • 2021 – 107,225 miles
  • 2020 – 105,668 miles
  • 2019 – 104,900 miles
  • 2018 – 101,449 miles
  • 2017 – 96,572 miles
  • 2016 – 84,983 miles
  • 2015 – 72,867 miles
  • 2014 – 58,398 miles
  • 2013 – 46,002 miles
  • 2012 – 34,621 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,794 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing excessively cracking on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts excessively worn on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rears

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Both front top strut bearings noisey

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Coil spring corroded Front and rear springs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bushes starting to separate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 15 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,794 miles (+1,302)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    115,794 miles
    Test number
    484692271735
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing excessively cracking on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts excessively worn on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass114,492 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    114,492 miles
    Test number
    498187631269
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail114,492 miles (+1,859)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,492 miles
    Test number
    322955572680
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass112,633 miles (+1,796)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    112,633 miles
    Test number
    576033994730
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass110,837 miles (+3,612)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    110,837 miles
    Test number
    432627814975
    • AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rears (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass107,225 miles (+1,557)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    107,225 miles
    Test number
    117056236030
    • AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rears (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFoot brake feels slightly spongy
    • AdvisorySlight knocking from steering

  7. Pass105,668 miles (+768)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    105,668 miles
    Test number
    994042016991
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear axle bushes slightly worn

  8. Pass104,900 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    104,900 miles
    Test number
    903079017220
    • AdvisoryBoth front top strut bearings noisey
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Front and rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bushes starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail104,900 miles (+3,451)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,900 miles
    Test number
    136630207341
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAux belt worn
    • AdvisoryBoth front top strut bearings noisey
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Front and rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bushes starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass101,449 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    101,449 miles
    Test number
    538472153400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail101,449 miles (+4,877)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,449 miles
    Test number
    753963717075
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass96,572 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    96,572 miles
    Test number
    972591060234
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal travel excessive.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail96,572 miles (+11,589)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,572 miles
    Test number
    176648900249
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal travel excessive.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass84,983 miles (+12,116)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    84,983 miles
    Test number
    578382048649
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisorySlight brake pedal travel detected recommend inspection

  15. Pass72,867 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    72,867 miles
    Test number
    321621683204
    • AdvisoryAll tyres worn low on edges and cracking in treads

  16. Fail72,867 miles (+14,469)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,867 miles
    Test number
    360337089223
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres worn low on edges and cracking in treads

  17. Pass58,398 miles (+12,396)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    58,398 miles
    Test number
    665754254336
    • NoteBrake pedal travel becoming excessive recommend brake check
    • NoteFront brake pads becoming worn and brake discs lipped

  18. Pass46,002 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    46,002 miles
    Test number
    765405553370
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside and offside rear tyres worn low on inner edges close to 1.6mm 195/45/16

  19. Fail46,002 miles (+11,381)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,002 miles
    Test number
    797565553376
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside and offside rear tyres worn low on inner edges close to 1.6mm 195/45/16

  20. Pass34,621 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    34,621 miles
    Test number
    428070152340
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Questions about C8 SMW

Does C8 SMW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 SMW is valid until 20 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on C8 SMW?
The MOT on C8 SMW is valid until 20 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 SMW done?
C8 SMW was recorded at 115,794 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 6,276 miles a year.
Has C8 SMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 SMW has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on C8 SMW 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 SMW find?
C8 SMW passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing excessively cracking on inner tread; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracking in tread, and 1 more.

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