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Ford Fiesta

Blue · Petrol · 1992 · 1,796 cc

K48 PLXMOT history

K48 PLX is a blue petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 21 Sept 1992. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 69,857 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
69,857 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
769 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K48 PLX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
21 Sept 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K48 PLX was last recorded at 69,857 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 407 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,450 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
407 miles
Average per year
769 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,857 miles
  • 2025 – 69,450 miles
  • 2022 – 68,401 miles
  • 2019 – 68,051 miles
  • 2018 – 66,966 miles
  • 2017 – 65,702 miles
  • 2016 – 64,038 miles
  • 2013 – 60,197 miles
  • 2012 – 58,820 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,857 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral General underbody corrosion.
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury Hinge damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 9 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,857 miles (+407)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    69,857 miles
    Test number
    927692963966
    • AdvisoryCentral General underbody corrosion.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass69,450 miles (+1,049)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    69,450 miles
    Test number
    416761291548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass68,401 miles (+1)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    68,401 miles
    Test number
    845632557890
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective rubber split (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber split (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury Hinge damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  4. Fail68,400 miles (+349)1 dangerous2 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,400 miles
    Test number
    901282474577
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture leaking (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Indicator switch faulty Faulty when indicating right. (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury hinge damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  5. Pass68,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    68,051 miles
    Test number
    452129600618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail68,051 miles (+1,085)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,051 miles
    Test number
    579284524048
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  7. Pass66,966 miles (+1,264)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    66,966 miles
    Test number
    818257766709
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass65,702 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    65,702 miles
    Test number
    862687821598
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
  9. Fail65,702 miles (+1,664)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,702 miles
    Test number
    235746463875
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
  10. Pass64,038 miles (+3,841)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    64,038 miles
    Test number
    296055580068
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
  11. Fail60,197 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,197 miles
    Test number
    808207383016
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  12. Pass60,197 miles (+1,377)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    60,197 miles
    Test number
    897187583000
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  13. Pass58,820 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    58,820 miles
    Test number
    529469162015
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front tyres badly cracked
  14. Fail58,814 miles5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,814 miles
    Test number
    539659762037
    • FailureFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front tyres badly cracked

Questions about K48 PLX

Does K48 PLX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K48 PLX is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on K48 PLX?
The MOT on K48 PLX is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K48 PLX done?
K48 PLX was recorded at 69,857 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 769 miles a year.
Has K48 PLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K48 PLX has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on K48 PLX 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 K48 PLX find?
K48 PLX passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: central general underbody corrosion.; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy.

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