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Ford Fiesta

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,242 cc

T229 AALMOT history

T229 AAL is a silver petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 2 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Jul 2025 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 64,669 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Jul 2025
Mileage
64,669 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2024
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,028 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T229 AAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T229 AAL was last recorded at 64,669 miles on 23 Jul 2024, 850 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,819 miles · 3 Sept 2018
Between the last two tests
850 miles
Average per year
2,028 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 64,669 miles
  • 2018 – 63,819 miles
  • 2017 – 62,658 miles
  • 2016 – 61,428 miles
  • 2015 – 59,882 miles
  • 2014 – 58,155 miles
  • 2013 – 56,048 miles
  • 2012 – 54,444 miles
  • 2011 – 52,529 miles
  • 2010 – 48,898 miles
  • 2009 – 45,664 miles
  • 2008 – 42,300 miles
  • 2007 – 35,137 miles
  • 2006 – 29,115 miles
  • 2005 – 26,385 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,669 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower stone chip
  • AdvisoryGeneral underbody surface corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory9 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Both front lower wishbone bushes perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Both front tyres low on tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Exhaust coroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • General underbody surface corosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,669 miles (+850)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    64,669 miles
    Test number
    245296079552
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower stone chip
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody surface corrosion

  2. Pass63,819 miles (+1,161)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    63,819 miles
    Test number
    840414199000
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake flexy hoses in poor condition
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower wishbone bushes perishing
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damaged offside

  3. Pass62,658 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    62,658 miles
    Test number
    205341171190
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower wishbone bushes perishing
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres getting low on tread
    • AdvisoryFront tyres sidewalls cracking

  4. Fail62,658 miles (+1,230)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,658 miles
    Test number
    333880786886
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower wishbone bushes perishing
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres getting low on tread
    • AdvisoryFront tyres sidewalls cracking

  5. Pass61,428 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    61,428 miles
    Test number
    691482826459
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower wishbone bushes perishing
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres low on tread
    • AdvisoryExhaust coroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody surface corosion

  6. Fail61,427 miles (+1,545)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,427 miles
    Test number
    598210395017
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower wishbone bushes perishing
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres low on tread
    • AdvisoryExhaust coroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody surface corosion

  7. Pass59,882 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    59,882 miles
    Test number
    614796050437
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worm, pitted, scored
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worm, pitted, scored
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  8. Fail59,882 miles (+1,727)1 failure12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,882 miles
    Test number
    816690070135
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worm, pitted, scored
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worm, pitted, scored
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  9. Pass58,155 miles (+2,107)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    58,155 miles
    Test number
    769501144283
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteGeneral underbody surface corosion

  10. Pass56,048 miles (+1,604)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    56,048 miles
    Test number
    455986943245
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteGeneral underbody surface corosion
    • NoteNsr tyre low on tread

  11. Pass54,444 miles (+1,915)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    54,444 miles
    Test number
    336581162472
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass52,529 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    52,529 miles
    Test number
    167021451278
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge

  13. Fail52,529 miles (+3,631)4 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,529 miles
    Test number
    185181451277
    • Repaired at testNearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge

  14. Fail48,898 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,898 miles
    Test number
    210588050216
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass48,898 miles (+3,234)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    48,898 miles
    Test number
    602508950296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail45,664 miles3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,664 miles
    Test number
    710717459281
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass45,664 miles (+3,364)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    45,664 miles
    Test number
    762407659288
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Fail42,300 miles3 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,300 miles
    Test number
    420339858280
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres starting to wear on inner edges
    • NoteSurface corrosion both main brake pipes

  19. Pass42,300 miles (+7,163)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    42,300 miles
    Test number
    900879758276
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres starting to wear on inner edges
    • NoteSurface corrosion both main brake pipes

  20. Pass35,137 miles (+6,022)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    35,137 miles
    Test number
    232806157213
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass29,115 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    29,115 miles
    Test number
    350531656428
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Fail29,115 miles (+2,730)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,115 miles
    Test number
    872511256236
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Fail26,385 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,385 miles
    Test number
    343709045247
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

  24. Pass26,385 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    26,385 miles
    Test number
    421769045286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T229 AAL

Does T229 AAL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T229 AAL expired on 22 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T229 AAL?
The MOT on T229 AAL expired on 22 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T229 AAL done?
T229 AAL was recorded at 64,669 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2024, an average of 2,028 miles a year.
Has T229 AAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T229 AAL has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2017.
Has the mileage on T229 AAL 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 T229 AAL find?
T229 AAL passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2024 with 6 advisories: nearside front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush; offside front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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