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Ford Fiesta

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,242 cc

T378 KPUMOT history

T378 KPU is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 24 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 81,029 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Mar 2023
Mileage
81,029 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2022
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,441 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T378 KPU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T378 KPU was last recorded at 81,029 miles on 24 Mar 2022, 7,184 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 May 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,845 miles · 24 May 2021
Between the last two tests
7,184 miles
Average per year
4,441 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 81,029 miles
  • 2021 – 73,845 miles
  • 2020 – 56,492 miles
  • 2019 – 51,785 miles
  • 2018 – 50,539 miles
  • 2017 – 48,497 miles
  • 2016 – 45,912 miles
  • 2015 – 43,566 miles
  • 2014 – 40,836 miles
  • 2013 – 37,811 miles
  • 2012 – 34,427 miles
  • 2011 – 31,278 miles
  • 2010 – 28,653 miles
  • 2009 – 26,432 miles
  • 2008 – 22,367 miles
  • 2007 – 16,152 miles
  • 2006 – 10,270 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,029 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front ball joint covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,029 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    81,029 miles
    Test number
    128833650767
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front ball joint covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail81,029 miles (+7,184)1 repaired2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,029 miles
    Test number
    533109641659
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers torn (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front ball joint covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass73,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    73,845 miles
    Test number
    492511422019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail73,845 miles (+17,353)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,845 miles
    Test number
    495570229371
    • MajorIntegral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s & o/s inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass56,492 miles (+65)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    56,492 miles
    Test number
    448394807968
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail56,427 miles (+4,642)1 dangerous5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,427 miles
    Test number
    995061063805
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass51,785 miles (+1,246)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    51,785 miles
    Test number
    140954955668
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass50,539 miles (+2,042)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    50,539 miles
    Test number
    403579597478
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres fitted have heavy cracking along sidewalls and treads but meet requirements at test time

  9. Pass48,497 miles (+2,585)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    48,497 miles
    Test number
    987559973729
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres fitted have heavy perrishing in treads and sidewalls but have no exposed ply and meet mot requirements

  10. Pass45,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    45,912 miles
    Test number
    705793537684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail45,912 miles (+2,346)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,912 miles
    Test number
    278424852396
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  12. Pass43,566 miles (+2,730)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    43,566 miles
    Test number
    997767605176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteCenter and rear exhaust sections are corroded

  13. Pass40,836 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    40,836 miles
    Test number
    805157584032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail40,807 miles (+2,996)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,807 miles
    Test number
    897655184010
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront discs only braking on 50% of inner face

  15. Pass37,811 miles (+3,384)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    37,811 miles
    Test number
    177489203100
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteCentre and rear exhaust corroded

  16. Pass34,427 miles (+3,149)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    34,427 miles
    Test number
    678310412118
    • 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)
    • NoteCenter and rear exhaust sections slightly corroded where they join
    • NoteFront discs slightly pitted

  17. Pass31,278 miles (+2,625)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    31,278 miles
    Test number
    308602301157
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges 185/55/R14H tigra
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracked on side walls 185/55/R14H firestone
    • NoteFront discs slightly pitted

  18. Fail28,653 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,653 miles
    Test number
    262696400146
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass28,653 miles (+2,221)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    28,653 miles
    Test number
    332396600176
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass26,432 miles (+4,065)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    26,432 miles
    Test number
    252623319461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,367 miles (+6,215)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    22,367 miles
    Test number
    590098598036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  22. Pass16,152 miles (+5,882)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    16,152 miles
    Test number
    852652197074
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass10,270 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    10,270 miles
    Test number
    310598406176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T378 KPU

Does T378 KPU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T378 KPU expired on 23 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T378 KPU?
The MOT on T378 KPU expired on 23 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T378 KPU done?
T378 KPU was recorded at 81,029 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2022, an average of 4,441 miles a year.
Has T378 KPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T378 KPU has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T378 KPU 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 T378 KPU find?
T378 KPU passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2022 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front ball joint covers; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front, and 6 more.

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