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Ford Fiesta

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,242 cc

S118 KCUMOT history

S118 KCU is a black petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 28 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 16 Jul 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 93,041 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jun 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Jul 2023
Mileage
93,041 mi
At MOT on 21 Jun 2023
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,855 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S118 KCU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
28 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Jun 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

S118 KCU was last recorded at 93,041 miles on 21 Jun 2023, 1,426 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,615 miles · 15 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
1,426 miles
Average per year
3,855 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 93,041 miles
  • 2022 – 91,615 miles
  • 2021 – 89,645 miles
  • 2020 – 87,732 miles
  • 2019 – 85,350 miles
  • 2018 – 82,803 miles
  • 2017 – 79,772 miles
  • 2016 – 76,688 miles
  • 2015 – 74,671 miles
  • 2014 – 71,718 miles
  • 2013 – 67,246 miles
  • 2012 – 62,590 miles
  • 2011 – 55,793 miles
  • 2010 – 49,729 miles
  • 2009 – 44,230 miles
  • 2008 – 39,221 miles
  • 2007 – 33,419 miles
  • 2006 – 27,785 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail93,041 miles
  • DangerousExhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner arch / chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill / floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner arch / chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f , n/s and o/s main. (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryUnable to fully assess welding due to underseal

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail93,041 miles (+1,426)2 dangerous10 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,041 miles
    Test number
    204427657586
    • DangerousExhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner arch / chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill / floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner arch / chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f , n/s and o/s main. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully assess welding due to underseal

  2. Pass91,615 miles (+58)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    91,615 miles
    Test number
    248595527854
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Fail91,557 miles (+1,912)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,557 miles
    Test number
    926650120397
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Pass89,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    89,645 miles
    Test number
    807353248945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail89,645 miles (+1,913)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,645 miles
    Test number
    571919729149
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass87,732 miles (+2,382)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    87,732 miles
    Test number
    600341540311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass85,350 miles (+2,547)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    85,350 miles
    Test number
    352081627196
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass82,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    82,803 miles
    Test number
    965270993969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail82,803 miles (+3,031)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,803 miles
    Test number
    757513027559
    • MajorNearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated to sill (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated to sill (6.2.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass79,772 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    79,772 miles
    Test number
    238800678840
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail79,772 miles (+3,084)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,772 miles
    Test number
    362316400676
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass76,688 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    76,688 miles
    Test number
    849250592033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail76,688 miles (+2,017)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,688 miles
    Test number
    895750281283
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  14. Fail74,671 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,671 miles
    Test number
    499237575144
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  15. Pass74,671 miles (+2,953)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    74,671 miles
    Test number
    888357775187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass71,718 miles (+4,472)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    71,718 miles
    Test number
    259389984142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass67,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    67,246 miles
    Test number
    969186483125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail67,246 miles (+4,656)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,246 miles
    Test number
    109286183198
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass62,590 miles (+6,797)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    62,590 miles
    Test number
    195166792150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,793 miles (+6,064)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    55,793 miles
    Test number
    167237491147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail49,729 miles2 repaired9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,729 miles
    Test number
    480043790184
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to deteriorate

  22. Pass49,729 miles (+5,499)9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    49,729 miles
    Test number
    573273490170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to deteriorate

  23. Pass44,230 miles (+5,009)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    44,230 miles
    Test number
    223884589461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  24. Pass39,221 miles (+5,802)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    39,221 miles
    Test number
    863506198110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass33,419 miles (+5,634)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    33,419 miles
    Test number
    890580997106
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass27,785 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    27,785 miles
    Test number
    833738696193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S118 KCU

Does S118 KCU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S118 KCU expired on 16 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S118 KCU?
The MOT on S118 KCU expired on 16 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S118 KCU done?
S118 KCU was recorded at 93,041 miles at its MOT on 21 Jun 2023, an average of 3,855 miles a year.
Has S118 KCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S118 KCU has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on S118 KCU 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 S118 KCU find?
S118 KCU failed its latest MOT on 21 Jun 2023 with 2 dangerous defects, 10 major defects, 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire; offside front tyre has ply or cords exposed; nearside rear brake hose ferrule excessively corroded, and 16 more.

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