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Ford Fiesta

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,242 cc

S73 SKUMOT history

S73 SKU is a black petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 43,530 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jun 2027
Mileage
43,530 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
1,193 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S73 SKU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S73 SKU was last recorded at 43,530 miles on 19 Jun 2026, 60 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,470 miles · 16 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
60 miles
Average per year
1,193 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,530 miles
  • 2025 – 43,470 miles
  • 2024 – 43,204 miles
  • 2023 – 42,688 miles
  • 2022 – 42,192 miles
  • 2021 – 41,744 miles
  • 2020 – 41,257 miles
  • 2019 – 40,343 miles
  • 2018 – 39,145 miles
  • 2017 – 37,814 miles
  • 2016 – 36,431 miles
  • 2015 – 35,019 miles
  • 2014 – 33,576 miles
  • 2013 – 31,986 miles
  • 2012 – 30,514 miles
  • 2011 – 28,971 miles
  • 2010 – 27,365 miles
  • 2009 – 25,567 miles
  • 2008 – 23,633 miles
  • 2007 – 21,609 miles
  • 2006 – 19,673 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,530 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill end / wheel arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass43,530 miles (+60)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    43,530 miles
    Test number
    154299957681
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass43,470 miles (+266)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    43,470 miles
    Test number
    976830295076
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass43,204 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    43,204 miles
    Test number
    707725659307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill end / wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail43,194 miles (+506)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,194 miles
    Test number
    810165927339
    • MajorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch/chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill end / wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass42,688 miles (+496)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    42,688 miles
    Test number
    310984722365
    • MinorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass42,192 miles (+448)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    42,192 miles
    Test number
    449002089574
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass41,744 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    41,744 miles
    Test number
    316487351275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail41,742 miles (+485)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,742 miles
    Test number
    903371466513
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass41,257 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    41,257 miles
    Test number
    792456811438
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail41,256 miles (+913)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,256 miles
    Test number
    520581185153
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass40,343 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    40,343 miles
    Test number
    666597245932
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail40,343 miles (+1,198)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,343 miles
    Test number
    722520943246
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass39,145 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    39,145 miles
    Test number
    107673929811
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryRear both brake hoses starting to perish

  14. Fail39,145 miles (+1,331)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,145 miles
    Test number
    115216870148
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryRear both brake hoses starting to perish

  15. Pass37,814 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    37,814 miles
    Test number
    944286913514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail37,814 miles (+1,383)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,814 miles
    Test number
    362986879224
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass36,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    36,431 miles
    Test number
    513365924808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail36,431 miles (+1,412)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,431 miles
    Test number
    477279806983
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  19. Pass35,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    35,019 miles
    Test number
    635896665165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail35,019 miles (+1,443)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,019 miles
    Test number
    357156365160
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  21. Pass33,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    33,576 miles
    Test number
    999919764173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail33,576 miles (+1,590)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,576 miles
    Test number
    139089164146
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  23. Pass31,986 miles (+1,472)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    31,986 miles
    Test number
    187343563181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass30,514 miles (+1,543)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    30,514 miles
    Test number
    676814562146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass28,971 miles (+1,606)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    28,971 miles
    Test number
    119835361177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass27,365 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    27,365 miles
    Test number
    794412270176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail27,343 miles (+1,776)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,343 miles
    Test number
    961717560172
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  28. Pass25,567 miles (+1,934)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    25,567 miles
    Test number
    110690169113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass23,633 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    23,633 miles
    Test number
    264456978133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail23,633 miles (+2,024)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,633 miles
    Test number
    230235878132
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  31. Pass21,609 miles (+1,936)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    21,609 miles
    Test number
    551209267168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass19,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    19,673 miles
    Test number
    571734976122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail19,673 miles4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,673 miles
    Test number
    402382476112
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about S73 SKU

Does S73 SKU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S73 SKU is valid until 25 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S73 SKU?
The MOT on S73 SKU is valid until 25 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S73 SKU done?
S73 SKU was recorded at 43,530 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2026, an average of 1,193 miles a year.
Has S73 SKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S73 SKU has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on S73 SKU 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 S73 SKU find?
S73 SKU passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated.

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