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Ford Fiesta

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,242 cc

S16 PLTMOT history

S16 PLT is a silver petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 15 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 73,613 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

S16 PLT silver Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Oct 2027
Mileage
73,613 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,703 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S16 PLT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
15 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S16 PLT was last recorded at 73,613 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 650 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,963 miles · 29 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
650 miles
Average per year
2,703 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,613 miles
  • 2025 – 72,963 miles
  • 2024 – 72,070 miles
  • 2023 – 71,194 miles
  • 2022 – 70,301 miles
  • 2021 – 69,205 miles
  • 2020 – 67,046 miles
  • 2019 – 63,874 miles
  • 2018 – 59,942 miles
  • 2017 – 58,517 miles
  • 2016 – 57,399 miles
  • 2015 – 56,439 miles
  • 2014 – 55,273 miles
  • 2013 – 53,874 miles
  • 2012 – 52,672 miles
  • 2011 – 45,030 miles
  • 2010 – 37,919 miles
  • 2009 – 33,069 miles
  • 2008 – 28,699 miles
  • 2007 – 20,802 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,613 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust flexi deteriorated
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryMiddle Exhaust pipe corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Axle beam corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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 ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Different size tyres fitted front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust flexi pipe damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear axil and suspension components corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Reversing light inop

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

28 tests since 15 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,613 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    73,613 miles
    Test number
    137617179491
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust flexi deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryMiddle Exhaust pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle beam corroded
  2. Fail73,613 miles (+650)2 repaired2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,613 miles
    Test number
    393018023568
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust flexi deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryMiddle Exhaust pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle beam corroded
  3. Pass72,963 miles (+17)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    72,963 miles
    Test number
    629652097321
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDifferent size tyres fitted front to rear
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi pipe damaged
    • AdvisoryRear axil and suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryReversing light inop
  4. Fail72,946 miles (+876)1 dangerous2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,946 miles
    Test number
    354249564501
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavily perished outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDifferent size tyres fitted front to rear
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi pipe damaged
    • AdvisoryRear axil and suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryReversing light inop
  5. Pass72,070 miles (+876)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    72,070 miles
    Test number
    642834210048
    • AdvisoryFront flexi worn
    • AdvisoryFuel flap sealing device defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension and rear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle paint and body damaged
  6. Pass71,194 miles (+893)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    71,194 miles
    Test number
    356327316673
    • AdvisoryMiddle Exhaust pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on edge's
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryRear Axle beam corroded
  7. Pass70,301 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    70,301 miles
    Test number
    559186635158
    • AdvisoryMiddle Exhaust pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryRear Axle beam corroded
  8. Fail70,301 miles (+1,096)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,301 miles
    Test number
    598996854597
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryMiddle Exhaust pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryRear Axle beam corroded
  9. Pass69,205 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    69,205 miles
    Test number
    590330630939
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Fail69,195 miles (+2,149)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,195 miles
    Test number
    847995779362
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Pass67,046 miles (+3,172)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    67,046 miles
    Test number
    403185888070
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUNDER BODY CRODDED
  12. Pass63,874 miles (+3,932)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    63,874 miles
    Test number
    388004791448
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))
  13. Pass59,942 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    59,942 miles
    Test number
    445755685423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail59,942 miles (+1,425)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,942 miles
    Test number
    748505585078
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  15. Pass58,517 miles (+1,118)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    58,517 miles
    Test number
    738067672424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,399 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    57,399 miles
    Test number
    408924758005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail57,399 miles (+960)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,399 miles
    Test number
    242497787347
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  18. Pass56,439 miles (+1,166)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    56,439 miles
    Test number
    761634482467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,273 miles (+1,399)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    55,273 miles
    Test number
    426795564244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,874 miles (+1,202)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    53,874 miles
    Test number
    977741943289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass52,672 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    52,672 miles
    Test number
    377387852279
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Fail52,672 miles (+7,642)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,672 miles
    Test number
    115767252233
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass45,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    45,030 miles
    Test number
    969925441225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail45,030 miles (+7,111)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,030 miles
    Test number
    695295141220
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  25. Pass37,919 miles (+4,850)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    37,919 miles
    Test number
    611503350262
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  26. Pass33,069 miles (+4,370)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    33,069 miles
    Test number
    850296749299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass28,699 miles (+7,897)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    28,699 miles
    Test number
    991527118285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass20,802 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    20,802 miles
    Test number
    420314977087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S16 PLT

Does S16 PLT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S16 PLT is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S16 PLT?
The MOT on S16 PLT is valid until 2 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S16 PLT done?
S16 PLT was recorded at 73,613 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 2,703 miles a year.
Has S16 PLT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S16 PLT has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S16 PLT 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 S16 PLT find?
S16 PLT passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front exhaust flexi deteriorated, and 5 more.

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