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Ford Fiesta

White · Diesel · 2004 · 1,399 cc

SOV 402MOT history

SOV 402 is a white diesel Ford Fiesta first used on 31 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 34 MOT tests, with 187,907 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

SOV 402 white Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Fiesta, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
187,907 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
34
20 passed · 14 failed
Per year
6,129 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SOV 402
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,399 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SOV 402 was last recorded at 187,907 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,906 miles · 14 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,129 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 187,907 miles
  • 2025 – 184,814 miles
  • 2024 – 182,665 miles
  • 2023 – 182,045 miles
  • 2022 – 180,939 miles
  • 2021 – 180,472 miles
  • 2020 – 179,344 miles
  • 2019 – 177,399 miles
  • 2018 – 175,305 miles
  • 2017 – 173,727 miles
  • 2016 – 170,592 miles
  • 2015 – 167,017 miles
  • 2014 – 160,670 miles
  • 2013 – 146,879 miles
  • 2012 – 137,877 miles
  • 2011 – 130,152 miles
  • 2010 – 123,397 miles
  • 2009 – 116,443 miles
  • 2008 – 95,118 miles
  • 2007 – 67,812 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,907 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))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.

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor5 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Both rear shock covers insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2020

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

34 tests since 13 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,907 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    187,907 miles
    Test number
    129792679271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail187,906 miles (+3,092)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,906 miles
    Test number
    277485637014
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass184,814 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    184,814 miles
    Test number
    871360382367
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail184,814 miles (+2,149)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,814 miles
    Test number
    200064237631
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass182,665 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    182,665 miles
    Test number
    560602438394
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  6. Fail182,665 miles (+620)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,665 miles
    Test number
    803017155039
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass182,045 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    182,045 miles
    Test number
    923020494904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail182,045 miles (+1,106)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,045 miles
    Test number
    653810065543
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass180,939 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    180,939 miles
    Test number
    349643542824
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Fail180,939 miles (+467)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,939 miles
    Test number
    788516478271
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 2.34 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass180,472 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    180,472 miles
    Test number
    992978145950
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Fail180,469 miles (+1,125)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,469 miles
    Test number
    243548009337
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  13. Pass179,344 miles (+1,945)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    179,344 miles
    Test number
    839161246970
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock covers insecure
  14. Pass177,399 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    177,399 miles
    Test number
    664797975398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail177,397 miles (+2,092)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,397 miles
    Test number
    438887446303
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and sill end cap behind arch liner (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  16. Pass175,305 miles (+1,578)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    175,305 miles
    Test number
    147312109947
    • AdvisoryInjector seal leaking
    • AdvisoryRear shock covers insecure
  17. Pass173,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    173,727 miles
    Test number
    407507700851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail173,727 miles (+3,135)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,727 miles
    Test number
    891403940402
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
  19. Pass170,592 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    170,592 miles
    Test number
    728737776943
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock covers insecure
  20. Fail170,592 miles (+3,575)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,592 miles
    Test number
    946069489524
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock covers insecure
  21. Pass167,017 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    167,017 miles
    Test number
    258473065484
    • NoteBoth rear shock covers insecure
  22. Fail167,017 miles (+6,347)1 failure1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,017 miles
    Test number
    245102665474
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • NoteBoth rear shock covers insecure
  23. Pass160,670 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    160,670 miles
    Test number
    838470274153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail160,668 miles (+13,789)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,668 miles
    Test number
    659039864125
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  25. Pass146,879 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    146,879 miles
    Test number
    727346463181
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNearside rear shock cover insecure
  26. Fail146,879 miles (+9,002)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,879 miles
    Test number
    835556663180
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNearside rear shock cover insecure
  27. Pass137,877 miles (+7,725)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    137,877 miles
    Test number
    978067562183
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  28. Pass130,152 miles (+6,755)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    130,152 miles
    Test number
    395892271156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass123,397 miles (+6,954)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    123,397 miles
    Test number
    810845140182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass116,443 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    116,443 miles
    Test number
    214344379148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail116,443 miles (+21,325)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,443 miles
    Test number
    521403879180
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  32. Pass95,118 miles (+27,306)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    95,118 miles
    Test number
    264441978009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass67,812 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    67,812 miles
    Test number
    214622677069
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  34. Fail67,812 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,812 miles
    Test number
    862722377086
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about SOV 402

What vehicle is registration SOV 402 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SOV 402 on a white diesel Ford Fiesta first used on 31 Mar 2004. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does SOV 402 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SOV 402 is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on SOV 402?
The MOT on SOV 402 is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SOV 402 done?
SOV 402 was recorded at 187,907 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 6,129 miles a year.
Has SOV 402 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SOV 402 has failed 14 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on SOV 402 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 SOV 402 find?
SOV 402 passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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