Ford Fiesta
Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,242 cc
S38 URTMOT history
S38 URT is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 10 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 20 Mar 2024 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 55,188 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Mar 2024
- Mileage
- 55,188 mi
- At MOT on 12 Jun 2024
- MOT tests
- 26
- 17 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 2,641 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S38 URT
- 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
- 10 Nov 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Mar 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Jun 2024 (Fail)
Mileage history
S38 URT was last recorded at 55,188 miles on 12 Jun 2024, 5,002 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 50,186 miles · 21 Mar 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 5,002 miles
- Average per year
- 2,641 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 55,188 miles
- 2023 – 50,186 miles
- 2022 – 42,840 miles
- 2021 – 33,987 miles
- 2020 – 23,637 miles
- 2019 – 23,608 miles
- 2018 – 22,324 miles
- 2017 – 20,555 miles
- 2016 – 18,598 miles
- 2015 – 16,736 miles
- 2014 – 15,072 miles
- 2013 – 14,151 miles
- 2012 – 13,387 miles
- 2011 – 12,932 miles
- 2010 – 12,158 miles
- 2009 – 11,300 miles
- 2008 – 10,545 miles
- 2007 – 9,805 miles
- 2006 – 8,566 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail55,188 miles
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
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.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
26 tests since 16 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail55,188 miles (+5,002)2 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,188 miles
- Test number
- 189735430169
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass50,186 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 50,186 miles
- Test number
- 666841664566
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail50,186 miles1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,186 miles
- Test number
- 917791608347
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail50,184 miles (+73)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,184 miles
- Test number
- 790308489563
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail50,111 miles (+7,271)6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,111 miles
- Test number
- 660185150235
- MajorNearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (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))
- MajorNearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass42,840 miles (+8,853)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 42,840 miles
- Test number
- 475275572022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass33,987 miles (+348)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 33,987 miles
- Test number
- 684783717753
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail33,639 miles (+10,002)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,639 miles
- Test number
- 898395834463
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid both sides (1.1.16 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass23,637 miles (+16)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 23,637 miles
- Test number
- 730809091241
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryInner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Fail23,621 miles (+13)6 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,621 miles
- Test number
- 216854828439
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Fail23,608 miles (+1,284)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,608 miles
- Test number
- 627751374084
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass22,324 miles (+1,769)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 22,324 miles
- Test number
- 834494795401
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,555 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 20,555 miles
- Test number
- 428338067753
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail20,555 miles (+1,957)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,555 miles
- Test number
- 277630816329
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass18,598 miles (+1,862)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 18,598 miles
- Test number
- 936577352951
- AdvisoryFront Both sides Tyres age cracked
Pass16,736 miles (+1,664)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 16,736 miles
- Test number
- 460314237134
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass15,072 miles (+921)1 advisory5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 15,072 miles
- Test number
- 217130404390
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteChild seat in car but not secured
- NoteN/S/R tyre cracking on sidewall
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteO/S/R tyre cracking on sidewall
Pass14,151 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 14,151 miles
- Test number
- 207471503342
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail14,134 miles (+747)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 14,134 miles
- Test number
- 498581203453
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass13,387 miles (+455)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 13,387 miles
- Test number
- 357019892466
- NoteRear tyres sidewalls slightly cracking
Pass12,932 miles (+774)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 12,932 miles
- Test number
- 277047371266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,158 miles (+858)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 12,158 miles
- Test number
- 734543990206
- NoteBoth front tyres worn severely on inner edges 165/70 R 13 T
Pass11,300 miles (+755)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 11,300 miles
- Test number
- 471414899230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,545 miles (+740)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 10,545 miles
- Test number
- 373130298479
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,805 miles (+1,239)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 9,805 miles
- Test number
- 842426997298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,566 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 8,566 miles
- Test number
- 894039486278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S38 URT
- Does S38 URT currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S38 URT expired on 20 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S38 URT?
- The MOT on S38 URT expired on 20 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S38 URT done?
- S38 URT was recorded at 55,188 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2024, an average of 2,641 miles a year.
- Has S38 URT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S38 URT has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2024.
- Has the mileage on S38 URT 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 S38 URT find?
- S38 URT failed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2024 with 2 major defects and 8 advisories: front windscreen washer not working; parking brake efficiency below requirements; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 7 more.
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