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Ford Fiesta

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,242 cc

S78 FDLMOT history

S78 FDL is a blue petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 16 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 137,233 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

S78 FDL blue Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Aug 2027
Mileage
137,233 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,937 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S78 FDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
16 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S78 FDL was last recorded at 137,233 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 7,031 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,202 miles · 7 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7,031 miles
Average per year
6,937 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,233 miles
  • 2025 – 130,202 miles
  • 2024 – 125,723 miles
  • 2023 – 119,571 miles
  • 2022 – 112,596 miles
  • 2021 – 108,832 miles
  • 2020 – 108,069 miles
  • 2019 – 99,553 miles
  • 2018 – 92,018 miles
  • 2017 – 86,615 miles
  • 2016 – 80,656 miles
  • 2015 – 74,713 miles
  • 2014 – 67,338 miles
  • 2013 – 59,813 miles
  • 2012 – 49,486 miles
  • 2011 – 37,588 miles
  • 2010 – 29,267 miles
  • 2009 – 21,135 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,233 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,233 miles (+7,031)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    137,233 miles
    Test number
    393155577652
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass130,202 miles (+4,479)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    130,202 miles
    Test number
    298696473657
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass125,723 miles (+6,152)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    125,723 miles
    Test number
    795298746043
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass119,571 miles (+6,975)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    119,571 miles
    Test number
    895843344233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rusty

  5. Pass112,596 miles (+3,764)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    112,596 miles
    Test number
    367660561428
    • AdvisoryHeat shield on body above rear silencer loose

  6. Pass108,832 miles (+28)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    108,832 miles
    Test number
    117712663286
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCoolant reservoir cracked/leaking

  7. Fail108,804 miles (+735)1 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,804 miles
    Test number
    235473134839
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCoolant reservoir cracked/leaking

  8. Fail108,069 miles (+8,516)4 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,069 miles
    Test number
    234326080901
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCoolant reservoir cracked/leaking

  9. Pass99,553 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    99,553 miles
    Test number
    192859178187
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  10. Fail99,553 miles (+7,535)1 dangerous4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,553 miles
    Test number
    657439681140
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  11. Pass92,018 miles (+5,403)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    92,018 miles
    Test number
    479588434411
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre, tread worn slightly uneven
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer box, slight deterioration
    • AdvisoryTrack rod ends, and lower suspension ball joint dust covers, slightly deteriorated

  12. Pass86,615 miles (+5,959)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    86,615 miles
    Test number
    419147797472
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded lubricated (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer box, slight deterioration

  13. Pass80,656 miles (+5,943)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    80,656 miles
    Test number
    691823471957
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded lubricated (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer, slight deterioration

  14. Pass74,713 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    74,713 miles
    Test number
    177617027907
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads, recommend replace (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged recommend attention (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread has slight distortion,, 3mm in place (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm in places, worn on edges, tread cracking slightly,, recommend replace (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs, slight wear (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside front wiper rubber perished on end

  15. Fail74,713 miles (+7,375)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,713 miles
    Test number
    251395830646
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads, recommend replace (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged recommend attention (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread has slight distortion,, 3mm in place (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm in places, worn on edges, tread cracking slightly,, recommend replace (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs, slight wear (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside front wiper rubber perished on end

  16. Pass67,338 miles (+7,525)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    67,338 miles
    Test number
    759081214339
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteChild seats fitted offside and nearside rear of vehicle
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer, slight deterioration

  17. Pass59,813 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    59,813 miles
    Test number
    537692413349
    • NoteChild seats fitted, offside and nearside rear of vehicle.
    • NoteMinor oil leak from oil filter
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer, very slight corossion

  18. Fail59,813 miles (+10,327)2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,813 miles
    Test number
    968082013360
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteChild seats fitted, offside and nearside rear of vehicle.
    • NoteMinor oil leak from oil filter
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer, very slight corossion

  19. Pass49,486 miles (+11,898)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    49,486 miles
    Test number
    696909812325
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn slightly uneven on inner edge
    • NoteRecommend check tyre pressures and steering track
    • NoteTyre size 195/50/15v

  20. Fail37,588 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,588 miles
    Test number
    476544911333
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass37,588 miles (+8,321)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    37,588 miles
    Test number
    688324211359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    29,267 miles
    Test number
    410719400495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail29,267 miles (+8,132)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,267 miles
    Test number
    492759900485
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  24. Pass21,135 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    21,135 miles
    Test number
    392618009374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about S78 FDL

Does S78 FDL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S78 FDL is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S78 FDL?
The MOT on S78 FDL is valid until 6 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S78 FDL done?
S78 FDL was recorded at 137,233 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 6,937 miles a year.
Has S78 FDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S78 FDL has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on S78 FDL 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 S78 FDL find?
S78 FDL passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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