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Ford Fiesta

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 998 cc

SSV 971MOT history

SSV 971 is a black petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 31 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 101,601 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

SSV 971 black Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Nov 2026
Mileage
101,601 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,930 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SSV 971
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

SSV 971 was last recorded at 101,601 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 6,700 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
94,901 miles · 25 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,700 miles
Average per year
6,930 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 101,601 miles
  • 2024 – 94,901 miles
  • 2023 – 90,046 miles
  • 2022 – 83,866 miles
  • 2021 – 77,497 miles
  • 2020 – 72,411 miles
  • 2019 – 67,399 miles
  • 2018 – 62,076 miles
  • 2017 – 53,380 miles
  • 2016 – 44,018 miles
  • 2015 – 32,823 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,601 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 22 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,601 miles (+6,700)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    101,601 miles
    Test number
    312154240044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass94,901 miles (+4,855)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    94,901 miles
    Test number
    281289492861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass90,046 miles (+6,180)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    90,046 miles
    Test number
    510369146254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass83,866 miles (+6,369)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    83,866 miles
    Test number
    740720762041
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass77,497 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    77,497 miles
    Test number
    896862505342
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Fail77,487 miles (+5,076)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,487 miles
    Test number
    468687550302
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass72,411 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    72,411 miles
    Test number
    854937297161
    • AdvisoryExhaust front flexable joint/centre pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail72,401 miles (+5,002)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,401 miles
    Test number
    398889342321
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexable joint insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box has holes in - corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose

  9. Pass67,399 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    67,399 miles
    Test number
    966123943979
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail67,398 miles (+5,322)3 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,398 miles
    Test number
    671089945742
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass62,076 miles (+8,696)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    62,076 miles
    Test number
    192145654856
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass53,380 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    53,380 miles
    Test number
    110622636771
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail53,379 miles (+9,361)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,379 miles
    Test number
    221826742161
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass44,018 miles (+11,195)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    44,018 miles
    Test number
    311912007761
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Scubbing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Scubbing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass32,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    32,823 miles
    Test number
    145384844588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SSV 971

What vehicle is registration SSV 971 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SSV 971 on a black petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 31 Dec 2012. 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 SSV 971 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SSV 971 is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on SSV 971?
The MOT on SSV 971 is valid until 28 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SSV 971 done?
SSV 971 was recorded at 101,601 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 6,930 miles a year.
Has SSV 971 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SSV 971 has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on SSV 971 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 SSV 971 find?
SSV 971 passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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