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Ford Fiesta

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,399 cc

K23 GRDMOT history

K23 GRD is a black diesel Ford Fiesta first used on 10 Jun 2009. Its MOT expired on 30 Jan 2025 and it has passed 11 of 20 MOT tests, with 155,490 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2024.

K23 GRD black Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Jan 2025
Mileage
155,490 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2024
MOT tests
20
11 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,135 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K23 GRD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,399 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
10 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

K23 GRD was last recorded at 155,490 miles on 31 Jan 2024, 5,325 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,165 miles · 31 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
5,325 miles
Average per year
7,135 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 155,490 miles
  • 2023 – 150,165 miles
  • 2022 – 141,052 miles
  • 2020 – 133,779 miles
  • 2019 – 118,325 miles
  • 2018 – 111,249 miles
  • 2017 – 101,710 miles
  • 2015 – 90,028 miles
  • 2014 – 84,511 miles
  • 2013 – 78,708 miles
  • 2012 – 72,058 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,490 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 22 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,490 miles (+5,325)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    155,490 miles
    Test number
    128571762289
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Pass150,165 miles (+9,113)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    150,165 miles
    Test number
    639446607643
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  3. Pass141,052 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    141,052 miles
    Test number
    746976226654
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  4. Fail141,051 miles (+7,272)4 dangerous9 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,051 miles
    Test number
    221790801752
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected (1.1.7 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  5. Pass133,779 miles (+15,454)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    133,779 miles
    Test number
    749914817356
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass118,325 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    118,325 miles
    Test number
    723802723419
    • AdvisoryOff side rear accident damaged
  7. Fail118,322 miles (+7,073)5 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,322 miles
    Test number
    314965507686
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking and soft (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bushes near side and off side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass111,249 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    111,249 miles
    Test number
    841308098010
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint n/s/f and o/s/f (2.5.B.1a)
  9. Fail111,249 miles (+9,539)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,249 miles
    Test number
    562405506388
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint n/s/f and o/s/f (2.5.B.1a)
  10. Pass101,710 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    101,710 miles
    Test number
    433185794945
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  11. Fail101,703 miles (+35)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,703 miles
    Test number
    798402885061
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  12. Fail101,668 miles (+11,640)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,668 miles
    Test number
    548136245264
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.1mm (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass90,028 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    90,028 miles
    Test number
    115566075136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail90,028 miles (+5,517)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,028 miles
    Test number
    538766975130
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  15. Pass84,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    84,511 miles
    Test number
    229836184186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail84,511 miles (+5,803)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,511 miles
    Test number
    215584184123
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  17. Pass78,708 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    78,708 miles
    Test number
    389231943158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail78,708 miles (+6,650)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,708 miles
    Test number
    836541643132
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  19. Pass72,058 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    72,058 miles
    Test number
    366406942129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail72,057 miles3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,057 miles
    Test number
    197773442187
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about K23 GRD

Does K23 GRD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K23 GRD expired on 30 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K23 GRD?
The MOT on K23 GRD expired on 30 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K23 GRD done?
K23 GRD was recorded at 155,490 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2024, an average of 7,135 miles a year.
Has K23 GRD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K23 GRD has failed 9 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on K23 GRD 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 K23 GRD find?
K23 GRD passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2024 with 1 advisory: nearside rear lower integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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