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Ford Fiesta

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,299 cc

T451 KABMOT history

T451 KAB is a blue petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 18 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Dec 2025 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 69,701 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Dec 2025
Mileage
69,701 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
955 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T451 KAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T451 KAB was last recorded at 69,701 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 405 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,296 miles · 23 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
405 miles
Average per year
955 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 69,701 miles
  • 2024 – 69,296 miles
  • 2023 – 68,786 miles
  • 2022 – 68,345 miles
  • 2021 – 67,660 miles
  • 2020 – 66,992 miles
  • 2019 – 66,346 miles
  • 2018 – 65,660 miles
  • 2017 – 65,134 miles
  • 2016 – 64,470 miles
  • 2015 – 63,798 miles
  • 2014 – 63,202 miles
  • 2013 – 62,562 miles
  • 2012 – 61,818 miles
  • 2011 – 60,809 miles
  • 2010 – 59,090 miles
  • 2009 – 57,172 miles
  • 2008 – 55,471 miles
  • 2007 – 53,780 miles
  • 2006 – 52,114 miles
  • 2005 – 50,457 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail69,701 miles
  • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill corroded and holed next to the rear axle mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres are perished and starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

27 tests since 25 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail69,701 miles (+405)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,701 miles
    Test number
    483440810312
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill corroded and holed next to the rear axle mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres are perished and starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass69,296 miles (+510)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    69,296 miles
    Test number
    277561646084
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass68,786 miles (+441)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    68,786 miles
    Test number
    832941848870
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged (Missing)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass68,345 miles (+685)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    68,345 miles
    Test number
    755857393646
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm /axel bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm / axel bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass67,660 miles (+668)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    67,660 miles
    Test number
    281886830363
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass66,992 miles (+646)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    66,992 miles
    Test number
    648419101664
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass66,346 miles (+686)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    66,346 miles
    Test number
    311728695789
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass65,660 miles (+526)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    65,660 miles
    Test number
    952400084440
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass65,134 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    65,134 miles
    Test number
    819701970844
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail65,126 miles (+656)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,126 miles
    Test number
    230308577944
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass64,470 miles (+672)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    64,470 miles
    Test number
    953112439320
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

  12. Pass63,798 miles (+596)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    63,798 miles
    Test number
    614787103634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,202 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    63,202 miles
    Test number
    949069244360
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  14. Fail63,187 miles (+625)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,187 miles
    Test number
    638385644308
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  15. Pass62,562 miles (+744)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    62,562 miles
    Test number
    569017443377
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass61,818 miles (+10)1 advisory7 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    61,818 miles
    Test number
    316765542302
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front brake pipe is slightly corroded
    • NoteNearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules
    • NoteNearside rear brake hose is slightly deteriorated
    • NoteOffside front brake pipe is slightly corroded
    • NoteOffside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules
    • NoteOffside rear brake hose is slightly deteriorated
    • NoteTemporary repair to offside mirror

  17. Fail61,808 miles (+999)6 failures7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,808 miles
    Test number
    866242842325
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteSlight bind to osf brake
    • NoteTemporary repair to offside mirror

  18. Pass60,809 miles (+18)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    60,809 miles
    Test number
    245390941380
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFront brake pipes corroded
    • NoteO/s mirror damaged
    • NoteRear top mounts worn
    • NoteSprings corroded

  19. Fail60,791 miles (+1,701)5 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,791 miles
    Test number
    838265431338
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFront brake pipes corroded
    • NoteO/s mirror damaged
    • NoteRear top mounts worn
    • NoteSprings corroded

  20. Pass59,090 miles (+1,918)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    59,090 miles
    Test number
    870810000310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass57,172 miles (+1,701)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    57,172 miles
    Test number
    810193609353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass55,471 miles (+1,691)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    55,471 miles
    Test number
    931165308358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass53,780 miles (+1,666)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    53,780 miles
    Test number
    962886397282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass52,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    52,114 miles
    Test number
    492798296244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail52,114 miles (+1,657)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,114 miles
    Test number
    244038896242
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

  26. Pass50,457 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    50,457 miles
    Test number
    652158495290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail50,457 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,457 miles
    Test number
    563728195260
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about T451 KAB

Does T451 KAB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T451 KAB expired on 22 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T451 KAB?
The MOT on T451 KAB expired on 22 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T451 KAB done?
T451 KAB was recorded at 69,701 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 955 miles a year.
Has T451 KAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T451 KAB has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T451 KAB 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 T451 KAB find?
T451 KAB failed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 5 major defects, 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside obligatory mirror missing; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower wishbone rear bush; offside front service brake excessively binding, and 5 more.

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