Ford Fiesta
Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 1,242 cc
P429 VBHMOT history
P429 VBH is a blue petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 23 May 1997. Its MOT is valid until 16 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 72,103 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 May 2027
- Mileage
- 72,103 mi
- At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 18 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,477 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P429 VBH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Fiesta
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,242 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 23 May 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
P429 VBH was last recorded at 72,103 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 10,155 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 61,948 miles · 9 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 10,155 miles
- Average per year
- 2,477 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 72,103 miles
- 2025 – 61,948 miles
- 2024 – 54,054 miles
- 2023 – 44,529 miles
- 2021 – 38,416 miles
- 2020 – 37,871 miles
- 2019 – 35,719 miles
- 2016 – 35,107 miles
- 2015 – 34,327 miles
- 2014 – 33,056 miles
- 2013 – 31,946 miles
- 2012 – 30,824 miles
- 2011 – 29,632 miles
- 2010 – 28,386 miles
- 2009 – 27,088 miles
- 2008 – 25,468 miles
- 2007 – 23,965 miles
- 2006 – 22,596 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass72,103 miles
- MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
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.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2016
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011
Full MOT history
22 tests since 25 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass72,103 miles (+10,155)6 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2027
- Odometer
- 72,103 miles
- Test number
- 197547049686
- MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass61,948 miles (+7,894)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2026
- Odometer
- 61,948 miles
- Test number
- 139227931180
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass54,054 miles (+9,525)1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2025
- Odometer
- 54,054 miles
- Test number
- 775994777262
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on Outer Shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Trailing Arm Bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Out of Shape (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Trailing Arm Bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass44,529 miles (+6,113)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 44,529 miles
- Test number
- 358038837955
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,416 miles (+545)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 38,416 miles
- Test number
- 905625406229
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
Pass37,871 miles (+2,152)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 37,871 miles
- Test number
- 906061098654
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Pass35,719 miles (+612)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 35,719 miles
- Test number
- 970378234746
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside wing mirror has damage
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass35,107 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 35,107 miles
- Test number
- 969060179135
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,100 miles (+773)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,100 miles
- Test number
- 559240159246
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill as marked, (2.4.A.3)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass34,327 miles (+1,271)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 34,327 miles
- Test number
- 977195259730
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,056 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 33,056 miles
- Test number
- 135187694044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,055 miles (+1,109)1 dangerous5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,055 miles
- Test number
- 229547494044
- DangerousOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass31,946 miles (+1,122)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 31,946 miles
- Test number
- 895589693066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,824 miles (+1,192)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 30,824 miles
- Test number
- 336268802101
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- NoteHazard light switch cover missing
Pass29,632 miles (+1,246)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 29,632 miles
- Test number
- 698090611152
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass28,386 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 28,386 miles
- Test number
- 701791910155
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFront bumper insecure
- NoteHazard light switch cover missing
Fail28,386 miles (+1,298)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,386 miles
- Test number
- 160081210120
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFront bumper insecure
- NoteHazard light switch cover missing
Pass27,088 miles (+1,620)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 27,088 miles
- Test number
- 794811319168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,468 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 25,468 miles
- Test number
- 641104418144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail25,468 miles (+1,503)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,468 miles
- Test number
- 444074618112
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Pass23,965 miles (+1,369)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 23,965 miles
- Test number
- 414325417186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,596 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 22,596 miles
- Test number
- 610296616113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about P429 VBH
- Does P429 VBH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P429 VBH is valid until 16 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on P429 VBH?
- The MOT on P429 VBH is valid until 16 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has P429 VBH done?
- P429 VBH was recorded at 72,103 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 2,477 miles a year.
- Has P429 VBH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P429 VBH has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2016.
- Has the mileage on P429 VBH 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 P429 VBH find?
- P429 VBH passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 6 minor defects and 10 advisories: nearside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged, and 13 more.
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