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Ford Fiesta

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,388 cc

S46 VEVMOT history

S46 VEV is a blue petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 22 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 2 Mar 2023 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 70,665 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Mar 2023
Mileage
70,665 mi
At MOT on 21 Feb 2023
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,183 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S46 VEV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
22 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

S46 VEV was last recorded at 70,665 miles on 21 Feb 2023, 9,641 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,024 miles · 1 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
9,641 miles
Average per year
3,183 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 70,665 miles
  • 2022 – 61,024 miles
  • 2021 – 57,806 miles
  • 2018 – 55,934 miles
  • 2017 – 52,359 miles
  • 2016 – 48,692 miles
  • 2015 – 44,996 miles
  • 2014 – 40,650 miles
  • 2013 – 37,459 miles
  • 2012 – 33,286 miles
  • 2011 – 30,320 miles
  • 2010 – 27,027 miles
  • 2009 – 26,341 miles
  • 2008 – 22,079 miles
  • 2007 – 20,435 miles
  • 2006 – 18,452 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail70,665 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner 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 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

21 tests since 26 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail70,665 miles (+9,641)3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,665 miles
    Test number
    560218082134
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner 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))

  2. Pass61,024 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    61,024 miles
    Test number
    437440832791
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail61,023 miles (+3,217)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,023 miles
    Test number
    206711165654
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass57,806 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    57,806 miles
    Test number
    244638587038
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Fail57,800 miles (+1,866)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,800 miles
    Test number
    755720370631
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass55,934 miles (+3,575)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    55,934 miles
    Test number
    775282726709
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass52,359 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    52,359 miles
    Test number
    738300064252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  8. Fail52,359 miles (+3,667)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,359 miles
    Test number
    956436740154
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass48,692 miles (+3,696)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    48,692 miles
    Test number
    489604286102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass44,996 miles (+4,346)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    44,996 miles
    Test number
    830478888444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass40,650 miles (+3,191)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    40,650 miles
    Test number
    376212864474
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass37,459 miles (+4,173)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    37,459 miles
    Test number
    947430383272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass33,286 miles (+2,966)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    33,286 miles
    Test number
    345005562215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass30,320 miles (+3,293)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    30,320 miles
    Test number
    879443571242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass27,027 miles (+686)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    27,027 miles
    Test number
    650337750202
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  16. Pass26,341 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    26,341 miles
    Test number
    711266769256
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  17. Fail26,333 miles (+4,254)5 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,333 miles
    Test number
    111714969269
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteO/S rear brake reading a little low

  18. Pass22,079 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    22,079 miles
    Test number
    313711438296
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail22,079 miles (+1,644)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,079 miles
    Test number
    421471038280
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass20,435 miles (+1,983)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    20,435 miles
    Test number
    413343567275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,452 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    18,452 miles
    Test number
    842089866278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S46 VEV

Does S46 VEV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S46 VEV expired on 2 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S46 VEV?
The MOT on S46 VEV expired on 2 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S46 VEV done?
S46 VEV was recorded at 70,665 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2023, an average of 3,183 miles a year.
Has S46 VEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S46 VEV has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on S46 VEV 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 S46 VEV find?
S46 VEV failed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2023 with 3 major defects and 10 advisories: nearside front headlamp not working on main beam; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, and 10 more.

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