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Ford Mondeo

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 2,179 cc

K33 VBUMOT history

K33 VBU is a silver diesel Ford Mondeo first used on 2 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 127,325 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

K33 VBU silver Ford Mondeo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Mondeo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Oct 2027
Mileage
127,325 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,585 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K33 VBU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Mondeo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,179 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
2 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K33 VBU was last recorded at 127,325 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Oct 2024: 109,254 miles, lower than 122,025 miles on 12 Oct 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
127,319 miles · 14 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
7,585 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,325 miles
  • 2025 – 119,414 miles
  • 2024 – 109,259 miles
  • 2023 – 122,025 miles
  • 2022 – 95,420 miles
  • 2021 – 89,398 miles
  • 2020 – 85,384 miles
  • 2019 – 79,618 miles
  • 2018 – 72,980 miles
  • 2017 – 64,381 miles
  • 2016 – 55,267 miles
  • 2015 – 45,718 miles
  • 2014 – 35,329 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,325 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 29 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,325 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    127,325 miles
    Test number
    374696451698
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail127,319 miles (+7,905)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,319 miles
    Test number
    126384509488
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass119,414 miles (+10,155)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    119,414 miles
    Test number
    919939967972
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm rear bushes (Both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  4. Pass109,259 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    109,259 miles
    Test number
    283617419683
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail109,254 miles (-12,771)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,254 miles
    Test number
    465694234270
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass122,025 miles (+20,001)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    122,025 miles
    Test number
    807330055586
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Exhaust mounting defective rusted away (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail102,024 miles (+6,604)1 dangerous4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,024 miles
    Test number
    365036208115
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Exhaust mounting defective rusted away (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass95,420 miles (+6,022)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    95,420 miles
    Test number
    118754754943
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger broken

  9. Pass89,398 miles (+4,014)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    89,398 miles
    Test number
    661330788763
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder-tray fitted

  10. Pass85,384 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    85,384 miles
    Test number
    565525919977
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail85,384 miles (+5,766)1 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,384 miles
    Test number
    469844500462
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass79,618 miles (+6,638)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    79,618 miles
    Test number
    852750113172
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass72,980 miles (+8,599)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    72,980 miles
    Test number
    509455388342
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass64,381 miles (+9,114)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    64,381 miles
    Test number
    149996459233
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass55,267 miles (+9,549)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    55,267 miles
    Test number
    105375021026
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass45,718 miles (+10,389)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    45,718 miles
    Test number
    488184130144
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass35,329 miles6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    35,329 miles
    Test number
    417021744259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEmissions too clean to be detected
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about K33 VBU

Does K33 VBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K33 VBU is valid until 16 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on K33 VBU?
The MOT on K33 VBU is valid until 16 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K33 VBU done?
K33 VBU was recorded at 127,325 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 7,585 miles a year.
Has K33 VBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K33 VBU has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on K33 VBU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Oct 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K33 VBU find?
K33 VBU passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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