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Ford Fiesta

Purple · Petrol · 2006 · 1,388 cc

J8 VVLMOT history

J8 VVL is a purple petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 1 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 169,862 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

J8 VVL purple Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Oct 2027
Mileage
169,862 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,398 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 VVL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 VVL was last recorded at 169,862 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 7,756 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,106 miles · 3 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,756 miles
Average per year
8,398 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,862 miles
  • 2025 – 162,106 miles
  • 2024 – 153,562 miles
  • 2023 – 145,215 miles
  • 2022 – 137,597 miles
  • 2021 – 129,101 miles
  • 2020 – 121,183 miles
  • 2019 – 113,429 miles
  • 2018 – 103,937 miles
  • 2017 – 94,088 miles
  • 2016 – 84,353 miles
  • 2015 – 76,347 miles
  • 2014 – 64,075 miles
  • 2013 – 56,501 miles
  • 2012 – 49,319 miles
  • 2011 – 41,529 miles
  • 2010 – 31,113 miles
  • 2009 – 21,952 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,862 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,862 miles (+7,756)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    169,862 miles
    Test number
    616529974809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass162,106 miles (+8,544)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    162,106 miles
    Test number
    955206002795
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass153,562 miles (+8,347)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    153,562 miles
    Test number
    164970698745
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant tank leaking
  4. Pass145,215 miles (+7,618)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    145,215 miles
    Test number
    810748507389
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust heat shield loose
  5. Pass137,597 miles (+8,496)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    137,597 miles
    Test number
    148850189675
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes greased
  6. Pass129,101 miles (+7,918)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    129,101 miles
    Test number
    973070294094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play + slightly noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump slightly oily
  7. Pass121,183 miles (+7,754)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    121,183 miles
    Test number
    179775264206
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  8. Pass113,429 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    113,429 miles
    Test number
    263647488916
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Fail113,416 miles (+9,479)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,416 miles
    Test number
    309683032790
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass103,937 miles (+9,849)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    103,937 miles
    Test number
    664235317405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass94,088 miles (+9,735)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    94,088 miles
    Test number
    651661718252
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass84,353 miles (+8,006)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    84,353 miles
    Test number
    993271059353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass76,347 miles (+4,847)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    76,347 miles
    Test number
    122526614047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail71,500 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,500 miles
    Test number
    325501465038
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
  15. Pass71,500 miles (+7,425)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    71,500 miles
    Test number
    947001865057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,075 miles (+7,574)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    64,075 miles
    Test number
    499459964001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,501 miles (+7,182)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    56,501 miles
    Test number
    326188673066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,319 miles (+7,790)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    49,319 miles
    Test number
    776869772001
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Fail41,529 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,529 miles
    Test number
    168579551449
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
  20. Pass41,529 miles (+10,416)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    41,529 miles
    Test number
    998219651031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,113 miles (+9,161)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    31,113 miles
    Test number
    572033160034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    21,952 miles
    Test number
    883078649092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 VVL

Does J8 VVL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 VVL is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 VVL?
The MOT on J8 VVL is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 VVL done?
J8 VVL was recorded at 169,862 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 8,398 miles a year.
Has J8 VVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 VVL has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on J8 VVL 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 VVL find?
J8 VVL passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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