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Ford Fiesta

Blue · Petrol · 1996 · 1,388 cc

P970 UPNMOT history

P970 UPN is a blue petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 30 Nov 1996. Its MOT expired on 9 Mar 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 60,278 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Mar 2024
Mileage
60,278 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,722 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P970 UPN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
30 Nov 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

P970 UPN was last recorded at 60,278 miles on 10 Mar 2023, 982 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,296 miles · 21 Sept 2020
Between the last two tests
982 miles
Average per year
1,722 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 60,278 miles
  • 2020 – 59,296 miles
  • 2019 – 58,029 miles
  • 2018 – 56,450 miles
  • 2017 – 54,246 miles
  • 2016 – 50,492 miles
  • 2015 – 45,714 miles
  • 2014 – 45,185 miles
  • 2013 – 44,728 miles
  • 2012 – 44,118 miles
  • 2011 – 43,172 miles
  • 2010 – 39,838 miles
  • 2009 – 38,480 miles
  • 2008 – 36,957 miles
  • 2007 – 34,773 miles
  • 2006 – 32,044 miles
  • 2005 – 30,473 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,278 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damagedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear wheel arch slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,278 miles (+982)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    60,278 miles
    Test number
    646909287933
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass59,296 miles (+1,267)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    59,296 miles
    Test number
    249033506714
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  3. Pass58,029 miles (+19)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    58,029 miles
    Test number
    892758827301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch slightly damaged

  4. Fail58,010 miles (+1,560)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,010 miles
    Test number
    777688926796
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch slightly damaged

  5. Pass56,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    56,450 miles
    Test number
    154916938497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail56,450 miles (+2,204)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,450 miles
    Test number
    986607105820
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMovement detected at both sides rear top shock absorber mounts

  7. Pass54,246 miles (+3,754)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    54,246 miles
    Test number
    394957591321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass50,492 miles (+4,778)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    50,492 miles
    Test number
    560369978421
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear sill panel starting to rust
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear sill panel starting to rust

  9. Pass45,714 miles (+529)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    45,714 miles
    Test number
    662113652202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass45,185 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    45,185 miles
    Test number
    307210014374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  11. Fail45,181 miles (+453)2 dangerous2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,181 miles
    Test number
    489749904354
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  12. Pass44,728 miles (+610)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    44,728 miles
    Test number
    737010913353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,118 miles (+16)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    44,118 miles
    Test number
    286193612354
    • NoteCORROSION TO SILLS,FLOORS ETC
    • NoteN/S/F WHEEL RIM DAMAGED (INNER RIM)
    • NoteREAR BRAKE LINES ARE RUSTY

  14. Fail44,102 miles (+930)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,102 miles
    Test number
    606281012329
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteCORROSIOM TO SILLS AND FLOORS
    • NoteN/S/F WHEEL RIM DAMAGED (INNER RIM)
    • NotePLAY IN BOTH REAR UPPER SUSPENSION MOUNTS
    • NoteREAR BRAKE LINES ARE RUSTY

  15. Pass43,172 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    43,172 miles
    Test number
    777967001352
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Fail43,172 miles (+3,334)1 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,172 miles
    Test number
    926917101365
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass39,838 miles (+1,358)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    39,838 miles
    Test number
    713382210371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,480 miles (+1,523)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    38,480 miles
    Test number
    854245519320
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass36,957 miles (+2,184)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    36,957 miles
    Test number
    470346118404
    • NoteBoth front seat mountings light rust
    • NoteO/s and n/s underbody floor sills starting to corrode
    • NoteSlight corrosion to o/s and n/s outer sills

  20. Pass34,773 miles (+2,729)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    34,773 miles
    Test number
    741078787263
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in rear tyre

  21. Pass32,044 miles (+1,571)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    32,044 miles
    Test number
    370393096271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    30,473 miles
    Test number
    760452025320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail30,473 miles1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,473 miles
    Test number
    204332225322
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront antiroll bar rear mounting bushes slight movement
    • NoteNearside front lower wishbone inner rear bush starting to split/wear
    • NoteNearside front tyre inner edge worn to legal limit(1.6mm)

Questions about P970 UPN

Does P970 UPN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P970 UPN expired on 9 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P970 UPN?
The MOT on P970 UPN expired on 9 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P970 UPN done?
P970 UPN was recorded at 60,278 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2023, an average of 1,722 miles a year.
Has P970 UPN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P970 UPN has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on P970 UPN 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 P970 UPN find?
P970 UPN passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2023 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside non obligatory mirror damaged, and 1 more.

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