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Ford Sierra Sapphire

Red · Petrol · 1992 · 1,994 cc

K43 TVHMOT history

K43 TVH is a red petrol Ford Sierra Sapphire first used on 27 Oct 1992. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 60,532 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jul 2027
Mileage
60,532 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
831 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K43 TVH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Sierra Sapphire
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
27 Oct 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K43 TVH was last recorded at 60,532 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 275 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,257 miles · 11 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
275 miles
Average per year
831 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 60,532 miles
  • 2025 – 60,257 miles
  • 2024 – 60,049 miles
  • 2023 – 59,706 miles
  • 2022 – 59,480 miles
  • 2021 – 59,232 miles
  • 2020 – 59,079 miles
  • 2019 – 58,605 miles
  • 2018 – 58,309 miles
  • 2017 – 58,010 miles
  • 2016 – 57,710 miles
  • 2015 – 57,131 miles
  • 2014 – 56,981 miles
  • 2013 – 56,459 miles
  • 2012 – 55,389 miles
  • 2011 – 54,047 miles
  • 2010 – 51,118 miles
  • 2009 – 48,053 miles
  • 2007 – 44,457 miles
  • 2006 – 43,807 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,532 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

32 tests since 25 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,532 miles (+275)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    60,532 miles
    Test number
    331359642051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass60,257 miles (+208)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    60,257 miles
    Test number
    549180883936
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass60,049 miles (+343)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    60,049 miles
    Test number
    432050227050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass59,706 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    59,706 miles
    Test number
    665164595623
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail59,706 miles (+226)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,706 miles
    Test number
    531757124382
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass59,480 miles (+248)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    59,480 miles
    Test number
    528066931806
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass59,232 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    59,232 miles
    Test number
    847364774802
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  8. Fail59,232 miles (+153)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,232 miles
    Test number
    281751894393
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  9. Pass59,079 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    59,079 miles
    Test number
    435386259649
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded

  10. Fail59,079 miles (+474)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,079 miles
    Test number
    537338432523
    • Repaired at testDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded

  11. Pass58,605 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    58,605 miles
    Test number
    362819146985
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded

  12. Fail58,605 miles4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,605 miles
    Test number
    222348779255
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded

  13. Pass58,605 miles (+296)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2020
    Odometer
    58,605 miles
    Test number
    957827737294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,309 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    58,309 miles
    Test number
    872731565806
    • AdvisoryFuel line slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryWiper blade smearing slightly offside front

  15. Fail58,294 miles (+284)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,294 miles
    Test number
    926599227748
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryFuel line slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryWiper blade smearing slightly offside front

  16. Pass58,010 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    58,010 miles
    Test number
    282243962080
    • AdvisoryRear fuel pipes rusty

  17. Fail57,992 miles (+282)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,992 miles
    Test number
    865517051745
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear fuel pipes rusty

  18. Pass57,710 miles (+579)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    57,710 miles
    Test number
    975879067143
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage on pump (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront play inner steering rack joints
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive closing plate (2.4.A.3)

  19. Pass57,131 miles (+36)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    57,131 miles
    Test number
    978090905146
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront tyres slight fouling on arch liners on full lock
    • NoteFront wheels very close to touching anti-roll bar on full lock

  20. Fail57,095 miles (+114)3 failures1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,095 miles
    Test number
    815447695063
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront tyres slight fouling on arch liners on full lock
    • NoteFront wheels very close to touching anti-roll bar on full lock

  21. Pass56,981 miles (+522)7 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    56,981 miles
    Test number
    399558894044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCentre-rear exhaust has a rubber mounting split but system is still adequately supported
    • NoteNs and os headlamp aims set to upper limits

  22. Pass56,459 miles (+53)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    56,459 miles
    Test number
    278736803420
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  23. Fail56,406 miles (+1,017)1 dangerous4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,406 miles
    Test number
    736296693061
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureFront Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  24. Pass55,389 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    55,389 miles
    Test number
    587243782013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail55,381 miles (+1,334)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,381 miles
    Test number
    956972482062
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  26. Pass54,047 miles (+2,929)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    54,047 miles
    Test number
    135627411150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass51,118 miles (+3,065)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    51,118 miles
    Test number
    262398490018
    • NoteNearside front upper suspension mount rubber deteriated
    • NoteOffside front upper suspension rubber mount deteriated

  28. Pass48,053 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    48,053 miles
    Test number
    274660529119
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Fail48,053 miles (+3,596)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,053 miles
    Test number
    744909019164
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Fail44,457 miles (+202)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,457 miles
    Test number
    844158757346
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  31. Pass44,255 miles (+448)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    44,255 miles
    Test number
    462126817443
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  32. Pass43,807 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    43,807 miles
    Test number
    712285246122
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about K43 TVH

Does K43 TVH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K43 TVH is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on K43 TVH?
The MOT on K43 TVH is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K43 TVH done?
K43 TVH was recorded at 60,532 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 831 miles a year.
Has K43 TVH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K43 TVH has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on K43 TVH 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 K43 TVH find?
K43 TVH passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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