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Ford Fiesta

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

K88 FAUMOT history

K88 FAU is a black diesel Ford Fiesta first used on 17 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 156,223 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

K88 FAU black Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Oct 2027
Mileage
156,223 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,389 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K88 FAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
17 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K88 FAU was last recorded at 156,223 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 6,342 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,881 miles · 3 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,342 miles
Average per year
10,389 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,223 miles
  • 2025 – 149,881 miles
  • 2024 – 145,877 miles
  • 2023 – 144,368 miles
  • 2022 – 138,781 miles
  • 2021 – 124,655 miles
  • 2020 – 114,455 miles
  • 2019 – 100,699 miles
  • 2018 – 85,759 miles
  • 2017 – 72,939 miles
  • 2016 – 58,219 miles
  • 2015 – 41,594 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,223 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold (5.2.3 (e))

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 out of shape on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

16 tests since 3 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,223 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    156,223 miles
    Test number
    588270070515
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail156,223 miles (+6,342)1 dangerous2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,223 miles
    Test number
    698028638334
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bold on inner (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass149,881 miles (+4,004)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    149,881 miles
    Test number
    393924950598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass145,877 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    145,877 miles
    Test number
    365220954071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail145,877 miles (+1,509)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,877 miles
    Test number
    821216970004
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass144,368 miles (+5,587)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    144,368 miles
    Test number
    956452845310
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre & rear corroded & leaking (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass138,781 miles (+14,126)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    138,781 miles
    Test number
    245419053003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass124,655 miles (+10,200)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    124,655 miles
    Test number
    590686911092
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass114,455 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    114,455 miles
    Test number
    749603999671
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  10. Fail114,455 miles (+13,756)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,455 miles
    Test number
    744845944768
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  11. Pass100,699 miles (+14,940)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    100,699 miles
    Test number
    810322674122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass85,759 miles (+12,820)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    85,759 miles
    Test number
    308810376327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass72,939 miles (+14,720)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    72,939 miles
    Test number
    530499669946
    • AdvisoryNSR tyre mis-shapped and low

  14. Pass58,219 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    58,219 miles
    Test number
    534647434981
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear out of shape on inner edge

  15. Fail58,219 miles (+16,625)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,219 miles
    Test number
    115910403941
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear out of shape on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass41,594 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    41,594 miles
    Test number
    774846996891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K88 FAU

Does K88 FAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K88 FAU is valid until 17 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on K88 FAU?
The MOT on K88 FAU is valid until 17 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K88 FAU done?
K88 FAU was recorded at 156,223 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 10,389 miles a year.
Has K88 FAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K88 FAU has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on K88 FAU 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 K88 FAU find?
K88 FAU passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold.

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