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Ford Fiesta

Blue · Petrol · 1996 · 1,299 cc

P181 CPAMOT history

P181 CPA is a blue petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 19 Nov 1996. Its MOT expired on 5 Sept 2023 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 93,591 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Sept 2023
Mileage
93,591 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2022
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,765 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P181 CPA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
19 Nov 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

P181 CPA was last recorded at 93,591 miles on 18 Aug 2022, 5,222 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,369 miles · 6 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
5,222 miles
Average per year
2,765 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 93,591 miles
  • 2021 – 88,369 miles
  • 2020 – 85,748 miles
  • 2019 – 82,931 miles
  • 2018 – 75,514 miles
  • 2017 – 72,015 miles
  • 2016 – 69,401 miles
  • 2015 – 67,469 miles
  • 2014 – 65,864 miles
  • 2013 – 63,965 miles
  • 2012 – 62,091 miles
  • 2011 – 60,066 miles
  • 2010 – 57,552 miles
  • 2009 – 55,405 miles
  • 2008 – 52,857 miles
  • 2007 – 50,309 miles
  • 2006 – 47,678 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,591 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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 Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear sill previously welded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear sill previously welded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,591 miles (+5,222)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    93,591 miles
    Test number
    920967067514
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass88,369 miles (+2,621)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    88,369 miles
    Test number
    117716644638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass85,748 miles (+2,817)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    85,748 miles
    Test number
    323315491779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass82,931 miles (+2,991)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    82,931 miles
    Test number
    230765746857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass79,940 miles (+4,426)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    79,940 miles
    Test number
    585983462569
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s front disc deterated on inner side

  6. Pass75,514 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    75,514 miles
    Test number
    399282374926
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear sill previously welded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear sill previously welded

  7. Fail75,514 miles (+3,499)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,514 miles
    Test number
    164198967689
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear sill previously welded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear sill previously welded

  8. Pass72,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    72,015 miles
    Test number
    462020631958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail72,013 miles (+2,612)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,013 miles
    Test number
    846093574079
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  10. Pass69,401 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    69,401 miles
    Test number
    789910088512
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres above 1.6 on test

  11. Fail69,401 miles (+1,932)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,401 miles
    Test number
    844139900745
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres above 1.6 on test

  12. Pass67,469 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    67,469 miles
    Test number
    145638905030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail67,469 miles (+1,605)3 failures7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,469 miles
    Test number
    405787605042
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass65,864 miles (+1,899)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    65,864 miles
    Test number
    979987404067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,965 miles (+1,874)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    63,965 miles
    Test number
    138258303034
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass62,091 miles (+2,025)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    62,091 miles
    Test number
    966055802021
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass60,066 miles (+2,514)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    60,066 miles
    Test number
    688954801061
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  18. Pass57,552 miles (+2,147)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    57,552 miles
    Test number
    734135900064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail55,405 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,405 miles
    Test number
    452237409015
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass55,405 miles (+2,548)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    55,405 miles
    Test number
    900187009039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass52,857 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    52,857 miles
    Test number
    121918108498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail52,857 miles (+2,548)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,857 miles
    Test number
    163018908068
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  23. Pass50,309 miles (+2,631)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    50,309 miles
    Test number
    672859007086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass47,678 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    47,678 miles
    Test number
    553259006036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail47,678 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,678 miles
    Test number
    261089906047
    • FailureHorn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Questions about P181 CPA

Does P181 CPA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P181 CPA expired on 5 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P181 CPA?
The MOT on P181 CPA expired on 5 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P181 CPA done?
P181 CPA was recorded at 93,591 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2022, an average of 2,765 miles a year.
Has P181 CPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P181 CPA has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2018.
Has the mileage on P181 CPA 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 P181 CPA find?
P181 CPA passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2022 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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