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Blue · Petrol · 2016 · 1,596 cc

J8 KBUMOT history

J8 KBU is a blue petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 17 Mar 2016. Its MOT expired on 10 Jul 2026 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 103,818 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2025.

J8 KBU blue Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Jul 2026
Mileage
103,818 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2025
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,060 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 KBU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
17 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 KBU was last recorded at 103,818 miles on 11 Jul 2025, 13,932 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,886 miles · 28 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
13,932 miles
Average per year
9,060 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 103,818 miles
  • 2024 – 86,526 miles
  • 2022 – 75,451 miles
  • 2021 – 67,178 miles
  • 2020 – 60,026 miles
  • 2019 – 46,342 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,818 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

9 tests since 8 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,818 miles (+13,932)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    103,818 miles
    Test number
    587592458393
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  2. Pass89,886 miles (+3,360)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    89,886 miles
    Test number
    937614384797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass86,526 miles (+12)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    86,526 miles
    Test number
    225441268482
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail86,514 miles (+11,063)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,514 miles
    Test number
    685795197311
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass75,451 miles (+1,942)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    75,451 miles
    Test number
    674925513352
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  6. Pass73,509 miles (+6,331)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    73,509 miles
    Test number
    399282338342
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  7. Pass67,178 miles (+7,152)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    67,178 miles
    Test number
    880492882977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass60,026 miles (+13,684)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    60,026 miles
    Test number
    564579663805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass46,342 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    46,342 miles
    Test number
    887062853717
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about J8 KBU

Does J8 KBU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J8 KBU expired on 10 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J8 KBU?
The MOT on J8 KBU expired on 10 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J8 KBU done?
J8 KBU was recorded at 103,818 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2025, an average of 9,060 miles a year.
Has J8 KBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 KBU has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on J8 KBU 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 J8 KBU find?
J8 KBU passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2025 with 1 advisory: exhaust noisy.

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