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Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,398 cc

KEV 397MOT history

KEV 397 is a blue diesel Ford Fiesta first used on 14 Mar 2006. Its MOT expired on 10 Nov 2021 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 86,726 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2022.

KEV 397 blue Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Nov 2021
Mileage
86,726 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2022
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,669 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
KEV 397
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
14 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Nov 2021
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

KEV 397 was last recorded at 86,726 miles on 30 Mar 2022, 1,973 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Mar 2015: 63,159 miles, lower than 63,174 miles on 25 Mar 2015.

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
84,753 miles · 11 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
1,973 miles
Average per year
4,669 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 86,726 miles
  • 2020 – 84,753 miles
  • 2019 – 82,505 miles
  • 2018 – 80,037 miles
  • 2017 – 74,080 miles
  • 2016 – 67,503 miles
  • 2015 – 63,159 miles
  • 2014 – 60,148 miles
  • 2013 – 54,491 miles
  • 2012 – 46,912 miles
  • 2011 – 40,906 miles
  • 2010 – 32,563 miles
  • 2009 – 25,981 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail86,726 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded metal to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryEngine bay coversRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryO/s wiper blade end split

What MOT failures 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2018

Full MOT history

15 tests since 26 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail86,726 miles (+1,973)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,726 miles
    Test number
    552496314775
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded metal to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers
    • AdvisoryO/s wiper blade end split
  2. Pass84,753 miles (+2,248)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    84,753 miles
    Test number
    746974826573
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in A section (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass82,505 miles (+2,468)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    82,505 miles
    Test number
    261791300364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass80,037 miles (+5,957)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    80,037 miles
    Test number
    142781322105
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. imbalance 29% limit 30% (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryDamage to o/s/r wheel arch and slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers
  5. Pass74,080 miles (+6,577)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    74,080 miles
    Test number
    122263395722
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front discs corroded on inner surfaces
  6. Pass67,503 miles (+93)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    67,503 miles
    Test number
    334086462831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail67,410 miles (+4,251)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,410 miles
    Test number
    502257516344
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle front brake excessive imbalance (3.7.B.5b)
  8. Pass63,159 miles (-15)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    63,159 miles
    Test number
    938465685002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail63,174 miles (+3,026)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,174 miles
    Test number
    955654885012
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  10. Pass60,148 miles (+5,657)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    60,148 miles
    Test number
    196526084445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass54,491 miles (+7,579)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    54,491 miles
    Test number
    607767883006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,912 miles (+6,006)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    46,912 miles
    Test number
    179838082077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  13. Pass40,906 miles (+8,343)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    40,906 miles
    Test number
    185688281494
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  14. Pass32,563 miles (+6,582)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    32,563 miles
    Test number
    933581880021
    • NoteN/s/f +o/s/f tyres tred low
  15. Pass25,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    25,981 miles
    Test number
    941385789040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about KEV 397

What vehicle is registration KEV 397 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show KEV 397 on a blue diesel Ford Fiesta first used on 14 Mar 2006. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does KEV 397 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on KEV 397 expired on 10 Nov 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on KEV 397?
The MOT on KEV 397 expired on 10 Nov 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has KEV 397 done?
KEV 397 was recorded at 86,726 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2022, an average of 4,669 miles a year.
Has KEV 397 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. KEV 397 has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on KEV 397 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Mar 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on KEV 397 find?
KEV 397 failed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 3 major defects and 3 advisories: offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected; nearside front brake pipe excessively corroded metal to flexi pipe; offside front brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe to flexi pipe, and 4 more.

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