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Ford Fiesta

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,299 cc

S49 UPUMOT history

S49 UPU is a blue petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 6 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 44,035 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Sept 2027
Mileage
44,035 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
882 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S49 UPU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
6 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S49 UPU was last recorded at 44,035 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 3,257 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,778 miles · 21 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,257 miles
Average per year
882 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 44,035 miles
  • 2025 – 40,778 miles
  • 2024 – 38,524 miles
  • 2023 – 37,173 miles
  • 2022 – 35,028 miles
  • 2021 – 33,239 miles
  • 2020 – 32,134 miles
  • 2018 – 32,063 miles
  • 2017 – 31,950 miles
  • 2016 – 31,836 miles
  • 2015 – 31,623 miles
  • 2014 – 31,432 miles
  • 2013 – 31,120 miles
  • 2012 – 30,790 miles
  • 2011 – 30,377 miles
  • 2010 – 29,434 miles
  • 2009 – 28,552 miles
  • 2008 – 28,103 miles
  • 2007 – 27,298 miles
  • 2006 – 26,516 miles
  • 2005 – 25,589 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,035 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,035 miles (+3,257)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    44,035 miles
    Test number
    782636857949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass40,778 miles (+2,254)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    40,778 miles
    Test number
    489653436202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass38,524 miles (+1,351)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    38,524 miles
    Test number
    328131378491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass37,173 miles (+2,145)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    37,173 miles
    Test number
    456594605048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass35,028 miles (+1,789)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    35,028 miles
    Test number
    454046705265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass33,239 miles (+1,105)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    33,239 miles
    Test number
    867957511083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass32,134 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    32,134 miles
    Test number
    909134780795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass32,063 miles (+113)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    32,063 miles
    Test number
    319151936082
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  9. Pass31,950 miles (+114)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    31,950 miles
    Test number
    300276522371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass31,836 miles (+213)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    31,836 miles
    Test number
    496592221660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass31,623 miles (+191)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    31,623 miles
    Test number
    116559749999
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
  12. Pass31,432 miles (+312)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    31,432 miles
    Test number
    278775054285
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteRear silencer baffles starting to rattle
  13. Pass31,120 miles (+330)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    31,120 miles
    Test number
    445475353260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass30,790 miles (+413)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    30,790 miles
    Test number
    418268552218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,377 miles (+943)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    30,377 miles
    Test number
    167329451280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,434 miles (+882)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    29,434 miles
    Test number
    873140560264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,552 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    28,552 miles
    Test number
    550787159289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail28,552 miles (+449)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,552 miles
    Test number
    683444559235
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  19. Pass28,103 miles (+805)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    28,103 miles
    Test number
    100125158267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,298 miles (+782)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    27,298 miles
    Test number
    384072667258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,516 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    26,516 miles
    Test number
    683026656279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail26,516 miles (+927)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,516 miles
    Test number
    512865056204
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  23. Pass25,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    25,589 miles
    Test number
    204236355299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S49 UPU

Does S49 UPU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S49 UPU is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S49 UPU?
The MOT on S49 UPU is valid until 7 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S49 UPU done?
S49 UPU was recorded at 44,035 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 882 miles a year.
Has S49 UPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S49 UPU has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2009.
Has the mileage on S49 UPU 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 S49 UPU find?
S49 UPU passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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