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Ford Fiesta

Purple · Diesel · 2008 · 1,560 cc

S18 BYMMOT history

S18 BYM is a purple diesel Ford Fiesta first used on 10 Dec 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 83,130 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

S18 BYM purple Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Fiesta, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
83,130 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,899 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 BYM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
10 Dec 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 BYM was last recorded at 83,130 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 38 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,092 miles · 4 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
38 miles
Average per year
3,899 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,130 miles
  • 2025 – 82,905 miles
  • 2024 – 82,395 miles
  • 2023 – 81,043 miles
  • 2022 – 79,658 miles
  • 2021 – 78,511 miles
  • 2020 – 75,202 miles
  • 2019 – 70,894 miles
  • 2018 – 61,115 miles
  • 2017 – 55,398 miles
  • 2016 – 51,105 miles
  • 2015 – 45,324 miles
  • 2014 – 37,034 miles
  • 2013 – 33,156 miles
  • 2012 – 27,840 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,130 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCoolant lowRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively Aux belt (6.1.7 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield slightly insecureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryExhaust system corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONG ADVISE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Bumper slightly damaged and could possibly cause injury when grazed or contacted. (Corners insecure) x2Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread STRONG ADVISE (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory10 MOTs, 2018–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 8 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,130 miles (+38)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    83,130 miles
    Test number
    286528468153
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryCoolant low
    • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively Aux belt (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONG ADVISE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper slightly damaged and could possibly cause injury when grazed or contacted. (Corners insecure) x2
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread STRONG ADVISE (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail83,092 miles (+187)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,092 miles
    Test number
    278823276197
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryCoolant low
    • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively Aux belt (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONG ADVISE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper slightly damaged and could possibly cause injury when grazed or contacted. (Corners insecure) x2
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread STRONG ADVISE (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass82,905 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    82,905 miles
    Test number
    186999119151
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail82,903 miles (+508)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,903 miles
    Test number
    703483920233
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass82,395 miles (+28)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    82,395 miles
    Test number
    293052916230
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant bottle low

  6. Fail82,367 miles (+1,324)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,367 miles
    Test number
    113921773084
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant bottle low

  7. Pass81,043 miles (+1,385)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    81,043 miles
    Test number
    106510808096
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass79,658 miles (+1,147)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    79,658 miles
    Test number
    746449517513
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector broken lessthan 50%
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass78,511 miles (+32)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    78,511 miles
    Test number
    594216339552
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r reflector broken

  10. Fail78,479 miles (+3,277)2 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,479 miles
    Test number
    723987215299
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3/4 tread inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r reflector broken

  11. Pass75,202 miles (+4,308)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    75,202 miles
    Test number
    379220033612
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass70,894 miles (+22)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    70,894 miles
    Test number
    481338976814
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light len broken advice replace (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Fail70,872 miles (+9,757)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,872 miles
    Test number
    633715905197
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light len broken advice replace (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Pass61,115 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    61,115 miles
    Test number
    980913106061
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  15. Fail61,111 miles (+5,713)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,111 miles
    Test number
    727371988376
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  16. Pass55,398 miles (+4,293)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    55,398 miles
    Test number
    330426698506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,105 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    51,105 miles
    Test number
    981067553437
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin corroded

  18. Fail51,105 miles (+5,781)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,105 miles
    Test number
    167066098940
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin corroded

  19. Pass45,324 miles (+37)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    45,324 miles
    Test number
    346759105224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear silencer outer skin corroded

  20. Fail45,287 miles (+8,253)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,287 miles
    Test number
    765548205213
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear silencer outer skin corroded

  21. Fail37,034 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,034 miles
    Test number
    377816204248
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass37,034 miles (+3,878)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    37,034 miles
    Test number
    668756104258
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass33,156 miles (+5,316)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    33,156 miles
    Test number
    787390083115
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteFront discs corroded
    • NoteN/s/f brake pad low

  24. Pass27,840 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    27,840 miles
    Test number
    186160062112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail27,840 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,840 miles
    Test number
    757730462120
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about S18 BYM

Does S18 BYM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 BYM is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S18 BYM?
The MOT on S18 BYM is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S18 BYM done?
S18 BYM was recorded at 83,130 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 3,899 miles a year.
Has S18 BYM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 BYM has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on S18 BYM 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 S18 BYM find?
S18 BYM passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 10 advisories: coolant leak; coolant low; drive belt worn, but not excessively aux belt, and 7 more.

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