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Ford Fiesta

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,242 cc

S86 SEVMOT history

S86 SEV is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 49,227 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jan 2027
Mileage
49,227 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,590 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S86 SEV
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
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S86 SEV was last recorded at 49,227 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 3,002 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Jul 2008: 21,216 miles, lower than 74,555 miles on 24 Jul 2007.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
46,225 miles · 24 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,002 miles
Average per year
1,590 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,227 miles
  • 2025 – 46,225 miles
  • 2024 – 44,524 miles
  • 2022 – 43,042 miles
  • 2021 – 42,856 miles
  • 2020 – 41,354 miles
  • 2019 – 39,248 miles
  • 2018 – 37,546 miles
  • 2017 – 36,131 miles
  • 2016 – 33,960 miles
  • 2015 – 32,494 miles
  • 2014 – 31,945 miles
  • 2013 – 30,505 miles
  • 2012 – 26,388 miles
  • 2011 – 23,670 miles
  • 2010 – 22,750 miles
  • 2009 – 22,015 miles
  • 2008 – 21,216 miles
  • 2007 – 74,555 miles
  • 2006 – 18,226 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,227 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both sides top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,227 miles (+3,002)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    49,227 miles
    Test number
    559297119961
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both sides top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass46,225 miles (+1,701)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    46,225 miles
    Test number
    344656850665
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass44,524 miles (+1,482)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    44,524 miles
    Test number
    327352869164
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass43,042 miles (+186)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    43,042 miles
    Test number
    731988057644
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass42,856 miles (+1,502)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    42,856 miles
    Test number
    990428162265
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass41,354 miles (+2,106)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    41,354 miles
    Test number
    121676957510
    • AdvisoryRear number plate deteriorating
    • AdvisorySlight seepage from exhaust rear silencer, re-sealed
    • AdvisorySlight wear to both front D rubbers

  7. Pass39,248 miles (+1,702)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    39,248 miles
    Test number
    506772335426
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "d" rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear footbrake performance only just met requirments.

  8. Pass37,546 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    37,546 miles
    Test number
    137546943189
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers slight smeary
    • AdvisoryO/s/f brake flexi hose starting to perish
    • AdvisorySlight wear to front anti roll bar D rubbers

  9. Fail37,545 miles (+1,414)1 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,545 miles
    Test number
    865052674146
    • MajorOffside Front Brake insecure pad material insecure (1.1.21 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers slight smeary
    • AdvisoryO/s/f brake flexi hose starting to perish
    • AdvisorySlight wear to front anti roll bar D rubbers

  10. Pass36,131 miles (+2,171)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    36,131 miles
    Test number
    346127943894
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush anti roll bar D rubbers slight wear (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass33,960 miles (+1,466)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    33,960 miles
    Test number
    385069984594
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront slight wear to front anti roll bar D rubbers

  12. Pass32,494 miles (+549)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    32,494 miles
    Test number
    786009505286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass31,945 miles (+1,440)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    31,945 miles
    Test number
    969092204256
    • NoteSlight play in front anti roll bar links

  14. Pass30,505 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    30,505 miles
    Test number
    338353503487
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Fail30,504 miles (+4,116)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,504 miles
    Test number
    465713903219
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass26,388 miles (+2,718)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    26,388 miles
    Test number
    738585302294
    • NoteBoth number plates starting to deteriorate
    • NoteVery muddy underneath vehicle,

  17. Pass23,670 miles (+920)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    23,670 miles
    Test number
    429655791170
    • NoteFront and rear number plates starting to deteriorate
    • NoteN/s and o/s rear axle bushes starting to perish

  18. Pass22,750 miles (+735)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    22,750 miles
    Test number
    631377300251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,015 miles (+799)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    22,015 miles
    Test number
    662331809286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,216 miles (-53,339)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    21,216 miles
    Test number
    324133408255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass74,555 miles (+56,329)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    74,555 miles
    Test number
    940245807203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,226 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    18,226 miles
    Test number
    114915506242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail18,226 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,226 miles
    Test number
    871935906208
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about S86 SEV

Does S86 SEV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S86 SEV is valid until 24 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S86 SEV?
The MOT on S86 SEV is valid until 24 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S86 SEV done?
S86 SEV was recorded at 49,227 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 1,590 miles a year.
Has S86 SEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S86 SEV has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on S86 SEV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Jul 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S86 SEV find?
S86 SEV passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides scored, and 6 more.

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