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Ford Fiesta

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,242 cc

S31 ULEMOT history

S31 ULE is a silver petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 15 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 72,920 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

S31 ULE silver Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
72,920 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,203 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S31 ULE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
15 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S31 ULE was last recorded at 72,920 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,915 miles · 12 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
4,203 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,920 miles
  • 2025 – 67,514 miles
  • 2024 – 67,151 miles
  • 2023 – 63,838 miles
  • 2022 – 61,352 miles
  • 2021 – 58,199 miles
  • 2020 – 56,473 miles
  • 2019 – 55,036 miles
  • 2018 – 49,407 miles
  • 2017 – 44,356 miles
  • 2016 – 40,083 miles
  • 2015 – 34,297 miles
  • 2014 – 26,184 miles
  • 2013 – 20,331 miles
  • 2012 – 14,825 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,920 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryExhaust flex deterioratingRecorded 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.

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 19 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,920 miles (+5)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    72,920 miles
    Test number
    871219127710
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flex deteriorating

  2. Fail72,915 miles (+5,401)1 dangerous2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,915 miles
    Test number
    947233482750
    • DangerousFuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flex deteriorating

  3. Pass67,514 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    67,514 miles
    Test number
    960859376223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail67,514 miles (+363)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,514 miles
    Test number
    628928942101
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass67,151 miles (+3,313)3 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    67,151 miles
    Test number
    147747503941
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear bush worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass63,838 miles (+2,486)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    63,838 miles
    Test number
    208246339955
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass61,352 miles (+3,153)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    61,352 miles
    Test number
    156037394424
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass58,199 miles (+1,726)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    58,199 miles
    Test number
    521065738911
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass56,473 miles (+1,437)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    56,473 miles
    Test number
    300045196015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass55,036 miles (+5,629)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    55,036 miles
    Test number
    389500276554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass49,407 miles (+5,051)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    49,407 miles
    Test number
    123818472833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass44,356 miles (+4,273)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    44,356 miles
    Test number
    270349689925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass40,083 miles (+5,786)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    40,083 miles
    Test number
    397257247613
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass34,297 miles (+8,113)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    34,297 miles
    Test number
    549235585189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,184 miles (+5,853)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    26,184 miles
    Test number
    755705734115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,331 miles (+5,506)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    20,331 miles
    Test number
    279262113179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail14,825 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,825 miles
    Test number
    326230012108
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass14,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    14,825 miles
    Test number
    649260412150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S31 ULE

Does S31 ULE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S31 ULE is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S31 ULE?
The MOT on S31 ULE is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S31 ULE done?
S31 ULE was recorded at 72,920 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 4,203 miles a year.
Has S31 ULE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S31 ULE has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on S31 ULE 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 S31 ULE find?
S31 ULE passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with 9 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; nearside suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, and 6 more.

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