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Ford Fiesta

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,242 cc

S818 BUAMOT history

S818 BUA is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 3 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 14 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 85,682 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Aug 2025
Mileage
85,682 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2024
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,372 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S818 BUA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
3 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S818 BUA was last recorded at 85,682 miles on 15 Aug 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Sept 2017: 79,133 miles, lower than 80,025 miles on 7 Sept 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
85,682 miles · 14 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,372 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 85,682 miles
  • 2023 – 84,969 miles
  • 2022 – 84,244 miles
  • 2021 – 83,501 miles
  • 2020 – 83,006 miles
  • 2019 – 82,383 miles
  • 2018 – 81,227 miles
  • 2017 – 79,133 miles
  • 2016 – 79,133 miles
  • 2015 – 77,370 miles
  • 2014 – 74,157 miles
  • 2013 – 70,225 miles
  • 2012 – 66,503 miles
  • 2011 – 61,850 miles
  • 2010 – 57,730 miles
  • 2009 – 52,708 miles
  • 2008 – 47,897 miles
  • 2007 – 44,863 miles
  • 2006 – 43,112 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,682 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front wing meets side sill corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle front anchor bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

31 tests since 5 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,682 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    85,682 miles
    Test number
    657252435140
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing meets side sill corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle front anchor bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail85,682 miles (+713)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,682 miles
    Test number
    760642767263
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill by rear axle mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting lower side sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting lower sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing meets side sill corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle front anchor bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass84,969 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    84,969 miles
    Test number
    484623883680
    • AdvisoryN/s/front tyre wear on edge

  4. Fail84,969 miles (+725)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,969 miles
    Test number
    828018545654
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s/front tyre wear on edge

  5. Pass84,244 miles (+743)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    84,244 miles
    Test number
    234019640968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass83,501 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    83,501 miles
    Test number
    531698842802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail83,501 miles (+495)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,501 miles
    Test number
    265207195001
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension component modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components mounting (5.3.3 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached top mounting (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass83,006 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    83,006 miles
    Test number
    186324513333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail82,997 miles (+614)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,997 miles
    Test number
    708449440369
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel excess travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative switch (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure outter sill corroded near mounting (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass82,383 miles (+1,156)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    82,383 miles
    Test number
    864605748354
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill corroded

  11. Pass81,227 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    81,227 miles
    Test number
    769967301822
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  12. Fail81,227 miles (+2,094)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,227 miles
    Test number
    279279961583
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  13. Pass79,133 miles (-892)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    79,133 miles
    Test number
    165479573593
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail80,025 miles (+892)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,025 miles
    Test number
    433110607993
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking drum (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass79,133 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    79,133 miles
    Test number
    913495747726
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  16. Fail79,133 miles (+1,763)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,133 miles
    Test number
    945111882120
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour unit broken (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  17. Pass77,370 miles (+3,213)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    77,370 miles
    Test number
    675374336415
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass74,157 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    74,157 miles
    Test number
    369123354444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail74,157 miles (+3,932)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,157 miles
    Test number
    535653754230
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass70,225 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    70,225 miles
    Test number
    377634453246
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  21. Fail70,225 miles (+3,722)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,225 miles
    Test number
    385842253455
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass66,503 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    66,503 miles
    Test number
    316671552242
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  23. Fail66,503 miles (+4,653)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,503 miles
    Test number
    316261952498
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  24. Pass61,850 miles (+4,120)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    61,850 miles
    Test number
    925570451295
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  25. Pass57,730 miles (+5,022)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    57,730 miles
    Test number
    954830450220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass52,708 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    52,708 miles
    Test number
    304173159298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail52,708 miles (+4,811)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,708 miles
    Test number
    410242759248
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  28. Pass47,897 miles (+3,034)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    47,897 miles
    Test number
    721202758237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  29. Pass44,863 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    44,863 miles
    Test number
    322843247223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail44,860 miles (+1,748)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,860 miles
    Test number
    300885237446
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  31. Pass43,112 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    43,112 miles
    Test number
    202488246231
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about S818 BUA

Does S818 BUA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S818 BUA expired on 14 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S818 BUA?
The MOT on S818 BUA expired on 14 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S818 BUA done?
S818 BUA was recorded at 85,682 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2024, an average of 2,372 miles a year.
Has S818 BUA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S818 BUA has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on S818 BUA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Sept 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S818 BUA find?
S818 BUA passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; offside front wing meets side sill corroded, and 1 more.

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