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Ford Transit

Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 2,496 cc

S43 KVVMOT history

S43 KVV is a grey diesel Ford Transit first used on 10 Feb 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Mar 2026 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 135,369 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2025.

S43 KVV grey Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Mar 2026
Mileage
135,369 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2025
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
701 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S43 KVV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Feb 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S43 KVV was last recorded at 135,369 miles on 14 Mar 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,369 miles · 23 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
701 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 135,369 miles
  • 2023 – 135,369 miles
  • 2019 – 133,094 miles
  • 2013 – 127,217 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,369 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded 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.

  • Fuel tank slightly loose fuel tank strap corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside front disc pitted and scored

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded nearside front spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside front sill corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step box corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy slightly noisy wheel bearing nearside rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 9 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,369 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    135,369 miles
    Test number
    471746544617
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail135,369 miles1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,369 miles
    Test number
    847908008383
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass135,369 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    135,369 miles
    Test number
    690698151838
    • AdvisoryFuel tank slightly loose fuel tank strap corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside front disc pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded nearside front spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside front sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step box corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy slightly noisy wheel bearing nearside rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened off side front disc pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded off side front spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced off side sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail135,396 km (+443)6 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,396 km
    Test number
    377873067600
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested brake peddle went to floor during roller test (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam image nearside front (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak nearside front shock fluid leak excessive (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush nearside front shock excessive movement (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam image offside front (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush offside front shock excessive movement (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank slightly loose fuel tank strap corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside front disc pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded nearside front spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside front sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step box corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy slightly noisy wheel bearing nearside rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened off side front disc pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded off side front spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced off side sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass134,953 km (+4)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    134,953 km
    Test number
    286032956524
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank slightly loose fuel take strap corroded but still holding secure on other straps (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension bushes perishing and arms corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavily corroded on underside of vehicle and rear step crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  6. Fail134,949 km (+611)1 dangerous3 major2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,949 km
    Test number
    897244813077
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion to suspension components
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion to under side of vehicle [steps cross members]
    • AdvisoryO/s rear upper indicator inop
    • AdvisoryProps shaft rubbers splitting out
    • AdvisorySuspension bushes perished
  7. Pass134,338 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    134,338 km
    Test number
    425846428009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake run-out (distortion in brake recordings )
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner tyre on the limit
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front wheel bearings/strut top mounts
  8. Fail134,338 km2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,338 km
    Test number
    395214973610
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake run-out (distortion in brake recordings )
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner tyre on the limit
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front wheel bearings/strut top mounts
  9. Pass133,094 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    133,094 miles
    Test number
    376836327719
    • Advisory1 out of 3 fuel tank straps corroded away,tank still secure at present
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre getting low
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror craccked
    • AdvisoryExhaust tailpipe corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake hose ferrulls corroded ,exact amount unknown ,advise renewing asap (offside appears more corroded than nearside )
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal ?cap requires renewing asap -
    • AdvisoryRear crossmember corroded ,away from prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryRear upper position lamps dull,advise attention asap
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blows generally
  10. Pass131,118 km (+1,195)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    131,118 km
    Test number
    387708777369
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front step corroded ,limited vision on exact condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper rubber in poor condition
    • AdvisoryOffside battery insecure
    • AdvisoryFront brake hose ferrules corroded
    • AdvisoryRear crossmember corroded but away from prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryRear light panel loose,advise attention asap
    • AdvisoryRear upper marker lamps faint/bulbs deteriated ? ,advise attention asap
  11. Pass129,923 km (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    129,923 km
    Test number
    853102558157
    • AdvisoryHeadlight lenses slightly cloudy
    • AdvisoryNearside rear inner tyre worn close to limit (2mm)
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to front wishbones/subframe
    • AdvisoryUnder body heavily undersealed
  12. Fail129,922 km (+1,391)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,922 km
    Test number
    306877751563
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement temp cap fitted (7.2.4b)
    • FailureOffside Battery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear position lamp(s) insecure rear light board/panel insecure (1.1.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryHeadlight lenses slightly cloudy
    • AdvisoryNearside rear inner tyre worn close to limit (2mm)
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to front wishbones/subframe
    • AdvisoryUnder body heavily undersealed
  13. Pass128,531 km (+3)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    128,531 km
    Test number
    246535044214
    • NoteN/s/r outer tyre wall slightly perished
  14. Fail128,528 km5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,528 km
    Test number
    328374644436
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteN/s/r outer tyre wall slightly perished
  15. Pass127,217 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    127,217 miles
    Test number
    795573913261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail127,217 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,217 miles
    Test number
    255590813273
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  17. Pass127,143 km (+194)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    127,143 km
    Test number
    168354882270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  18. Fail126,949 km2 repaired4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,949 km
    Test number
    114401330197
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring slightly corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring slightly corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside rear inner tyre under inflated
  19. Pass126,949 km (+7,477)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    126,949 km
    Test number
    800271230131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring slightly corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring slightly corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside rear inner tyre under inflated
  20. Pass119,472 km (+14,441)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    119,472 km
    Test number
    184219237496
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)
  21. Pass105,031 km
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    105,031 km
    Test number
    471530246051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S43 KVV

Does S43 KVV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S43 KVV expired on 13 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S43 KVV?
The MOT on S43 KVV expired on 13 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S43 KVV done?
S43 KVV was recorded at 135,369 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2025, an average of 701 miles a year.
Has S43 KVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S43 KVV has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on S43 KVV 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 S43 KVV find?
S43 KVV passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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