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Ford Fiesta

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,299 cc

S85 VVGMOT history

S85 VVG is a silver petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 9 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 18 Apr 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 36,541 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Apr 2025
Mileage
36,541 mi
At MOT on 19 Apr 2024
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
959 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S85 VVG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
9 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S85 VVG was last recorded at 36,541 miles on 19 Apr 2024, 3,192 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
33,349 miles · 14 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
3,192 miles
Average per year
959 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 36,541 miles
  • 2023 – 33,349 miles
  • 2022 – 29,881 miles
  • 2021 – 29,763 miles
  • 2020 – 29,407 miles
  • 2018 – 29,020 miles
  • 2017 – 28,297 miles
  • 2016 – 27,463 miles
  • 2015 – 26,795 miles
  • 2014 – 26,010 miles
  • 2013 – 25,255 miles
  • 2012 – 24,622 miles
  • 2011 – 24,125 miles
  • 2010 – 23,412 miles
  • 2009 – 22,399 miles
  • 2008 – 21,284 miles
  • 2007 – 20,419 miles
  • 2006 – 19,648 miles
  • 2005 – 18,875 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,541 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both outer bushs (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backs of sills/floor /chassis both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner archs (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • General corrosion under vehicle

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2020

  • Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backs of both sills / sill closing ends

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 14 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass36,541 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    36,541 miles
    Test number
    594131405453
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both outer bushs (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backs of sills/floor /chassis both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner archs (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail36,538 miles (+3,189)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,538 miles
    Test number
    319781201417
    • MajorFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both outer bushs (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backs of sills/floor /chassis both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner archs (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass33,349 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    33,349 miles
    Test number
    326909779707
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backs of both sills / sill closing ends (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail33,348 miles (+3,467)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,348 miles
    Test number
    410532118339
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backs of both sills / sill closing ends (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass29,881 miles (+118)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    29,881 miles
    Test number
    151611450598
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass29,763 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    29,763 miles
    Test number
    414422674701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail29,763 miles (+356)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,763 miles
    Test number
    885719800501
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass29,407 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    29,407 miles
    Test number
    169641809354
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under vehicle

  9. Fail29,407 miles (+387)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,407 miles
    Test number
    498855765746
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under vehicle

  10. Pass29,020 miles (+723)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    29,020 miles
    Test number
    593443365051
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  11. Pass28,297 miles (+834)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    28,297 miles
    Test number
    938688556415
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass27,463 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    27,463 miles
    Test number
    215038369920
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak rocker cover gasket

  13. Fail27,463 miles (+668)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,463 miles
    Test number
    975911890281
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak rocker cover gasket

  14. Pass26,795 miles (+785)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    26,795 miles
    Test number
    256092567493
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under vehicle

  15. Pass26,010 miles (+755)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    26,010 miles
    Test number
    886005234325
    • 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)
    • NoteGeneral corosion under vehicle

  16. Pass25,255 miles (+633)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    25,255 miles
    Test number
    419903423485
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront tyres starting to perish in tread
    • NoteGeneral corosion at rear of vehicle

  17. Pass24,622 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    24,622 miles
    Test number
    159334722345
    • NoteGeneral corosion under vehicle

  18. Fail24,622 miles (+497)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,622 miles
    Test number
    539404522341
    • Repaired at testNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • Repaired at testOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • NoteGeneral corosion under vehicle

  19. Pass24,125 miles (+713)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    24,125 miles
    Test number
    179655821374
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteGeneral corosion on rear of sills inner and outer

  20. Pass23,412 miles (+1,013)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    23,412 miles
    Test number
    872122210373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,399 miles (+1,115)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    22,399 miles
    Test number
    771380429339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,284 miles (+865)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    21,284 miles
    Test number
    682112728359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,419 miles (+771)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    20,419 miles
    Test number
    814099617302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,648 miles (+773)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    19,648 miles
    Test number
    663900306362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,875 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    18,875 miles
    Test number
    434818615480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail18,875 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,875 miles
    Test number
    611478715372
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about S85 VVG

Does S85 VVG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S85 VVG expired on 18 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S85 VVG?
The MOT on S85 VVG expired on 18 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S85 VVG done?
S85 VVG was recorded at 36,541 miles at its MOT on 19 Apr 2024, an average of 959 miles a year.
Has S85 VVG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S85 VVG has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on S85 VVG 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 S85 VVG find?
S85 VVG passed its latest MOT on 19 Apr 2024 with 7 advisories: front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both outer bushs, and 4 more.

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