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Ford Fiesta

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,242 cc

S37 VEVMOT history

S37 VEV is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 26 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 3,972 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
3,972 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
S37 VEV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
26 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S37 VEV was last recorded at 3,972 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Nov 2023: 2,675 miles, lower than 98,021 miles on 8 Nov 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
3,969 miles · 27 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 3,972 miles
  • 2025 – 3,567 miles
  • 2024 – 2,684 miles
  • 2023 – 2,675 miles
  • 2022 – 98,021 miles
  • 2021 – 94,004 miles
  • 2020 – 90,959 miles
  • 2019 – 84,632 miles
  • 2018 – 74,988 miles
  • 2017 – 72,678 miles
  • 2016 – 69,428 miles
  • 2015 – 66,172 miles
  • 2014 – 62,529 miles
  • 2013 – 59,005 miles
  • 2012 – 56,066 miles
  • 2011 – 53,313 miles
  • 2010 – 49,663 miles
  • 2009 – 46,303 miles
  • 2008 – 42,235 miles
  • 2007 – 38,683 miles
  • 2006 – 35,706 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass3,972 miles
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

30 tests since 28 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass3,972 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    3,972 miles
    Test number
    251440318637
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail3,969 miles (+402)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,969 miles
    Test number
    879643408618
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass3,567 miles (+883)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    3,567 miles
    Test number
    475174263995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass2,684 miles (+9)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    2,684 miles
    Test number
    163260767451
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail2,675 miles (-95,346)10 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    2,675 miles
    Test number
    258785531211
    • 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 rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sil (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6 mm also nearly bald on inside edge 165 70 13 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked and perished 165 70 13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6 mm also nearly bald on inside edge 165 70 13 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass98,021 miles (+159)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    98,021 miles
    Test number
    146474999496
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Fail97,862 miles (+3,858)2 major4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,862 miles
    Test number
    100335511542
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smearing on screen (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various covered in grease not allowing full inspection (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge 1657013 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass94,004 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    94,004 miles
    Test number
    619987650355
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail94,002 miles (+3,043)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,002 miles
    Test number
    212892647847
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass90,959 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    90,959 miles
    Test number
    381019044260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail90,958 miles (+6,326)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,958 miles
    Test number
    665571465955
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  12. Pass84,632 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    84,632 miles
    Test number
    244228428376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  13. Fail84,631 miles (+9,643)2 dangerous9 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,631 miles
    Test number
    908970766455
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  14. Pass74,988 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    74,988 miles
    Test number
    865970807686
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  15. Fail74,988 miles (+2,310)1 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,988 miles
    Test number
    690865289520
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  16. Pass72,678 miles (+3,250)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    72,678 miles
    Test number
    274706650801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,428 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    69,428 miles
    Test number
    924653395217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail69,428 miles (+3,256)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,428 miles
    Test number
    478681885838
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass66,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    66,172 miles
    Test number
    992805169726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail66,172 miles (+3,643)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,172 miles
    Test number
    995015779459
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass62,529 miles (+3,524)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    62,529 miles
    Test number
    365293084420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass59,005 miles (+2,939)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    59,005 miles
    Test number
    348028983445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass56,066 miles (+2,753)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    56,066 miles
    Test number
    157721392267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass53,313 miles (+3,650)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    53,313 miles
    Test number
    176330301323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass49,663 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    49,663 miles
    Test number
    480412990270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail49,663 miles (+3,360)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,663 miles
    Test number
    781702590298
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass46,303 miles (+4,068)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    46,303 miles
    Test number
    773081709349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass42,235 miles (+3,552)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    42,235 miles
    Test number
    610547188231
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  29. Pass38,683 miles (+2,977)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    38,683 miles
    Test number
    500883587211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass35,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    35,706 miles
    Test number
    811581506399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S37 VEV

Does S37 VEV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S37 VEV is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S37 VEV?
The MOT on S37 VEV is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S37 VEV done?
S37 VEV was recorded at 3,972 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026.
Has S37 VEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S37 VEV has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S37 VEV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Nov 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S37 VEV find?
S37 VEV passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: fuel pipe/s corroded; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill; offside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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