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Ford Fiesta

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,388 cc

T531 KOVMOT history

T531 KOV is a blue petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 29 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Mar 2023 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 92,950 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Mar 2023
Mileage
92,950 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2022
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,023 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T531 KOV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T531 KOV was last recorded at 92,950 miles on 23 Mar 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Nov 2015: 70,248 miles, lower than 720,478 miles on 7 Sept 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
92,950 miles · 22 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,023 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 92,950 miles
  • 2021 – 87,702 miles
  • 2020 – 83,842 miles
  • 2019 – 78,259 miles
  • 2018 – 74,072 miles
  • 2017 – 70,361 miles
  • 2015 – 70,248 miles
  • 2014 – 64,338 miles
  • 2013 – 59,938 miles
  • 2012 – 55,833 miles
  • 2011 – 51,232 miles
  • 2010 – 47,855 miles
  • 2009 – 43,811 miles
  • 2008 – 40,296 miles
  • 2007 – 36,288 miles
  • 2006 – 30,533 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,950 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 rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,950 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    92,950 miles
    Test number
    345740800122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail92,950 miles (+5,248)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,950 miles
    Test number
    780238161240
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength END SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  3. Pass87,702 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    87,702 miles
    Test number
    221343697696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail87,700 miles (+3,858)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,700 miles
    Test number
    384134482353
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. Pass83,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    83,842 miles
    Test number
    343842851549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail83,842 miles (+5,583)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,842 miles
    Test number
    624017045155
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass78,259 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    78,259 miles
    Test number
    177391302470
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  8. Fail78,251 miles (+4,179)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,251 miles
    Test number
    100723896723
    • DangerousRear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel BOTH (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  9. Pass74,072 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    74,072 miles
    Test number
    729211633576
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
  10. Fail74,050 miles (+3,689)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,050 miles
    Test number
    130097691596
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
  11. Pass70,361 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    70,361 miles
    Test number
    689302123419
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  12. Fail70,349 miles1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,349 miles
    Test number
    995209750022
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  13. Fail70,349 miles (+101)5 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,349 miles
    Test number
    384450139315
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer seal (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak gear box filler bung loose
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  14. Pass70,248 miles (-650,230)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    70,248 miles
    Test number
    899619625582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail720,478 miles (+656,140)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    720,478 miles
    Test number
    714485882384
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  16. Pass64,338 miles (+4,400)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    64,338 miles
    Test number
    367576344254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass59,938 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    59,938 miles
    Test number
    199668743212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  18. Fail59,938 miles (+4,105)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,938 miles
    Test number
    518957443211
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  19. Pass55,833 miles (+4,601)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    55,833 miles
    Test number
    638034942258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  20. Pass51,232 miles (+3,377)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    51,232 miles
    Test number
    609845831217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,855 miles (+4,044)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    47,855 miles
    Test number
    334227750283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,811 miles (+3,515)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    43,811 miles
    Test number
    810628359217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,296 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    40,296 miles
    Test number
    444890858284
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre sidewall cracking
  24. Fail40,296 miles (+4,008)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,296 miles
    Test number
    420730358200
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre sidewall cracking
  25. Pass36,288 miles (+5,755)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    36,288 miles
    Test number
    262814757299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass30,533 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    30,533 miles
    Test number
    560539756297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T531 KOV

Does T531 KOV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T531 KOV expired on 28 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T531 KOV?
The MOT on T531 KOV expired on 28 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T531 KOV done?
T531 KOV was recorded at 92,950 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2022, an average of 4,023 miles a year.
Has T531 KOV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T531 KOV has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T531 KOV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Nov 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T531 KOV find?
T531 KOV passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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