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Ford Fiesta

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,242 cc

T542 KOBMOT history

T542 KOB is a blue petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 16 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Mar 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 63,797 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Mar 2026
Mileage
63,797 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,600 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T542 KOB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T542 KOB was last recorded at 63,797 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 4,459 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,338 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,459 miles
Average per year
1,600 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,797 miles
  • 2025 – 59,338 miles
  • 2024 – 54,976 miles
  • 2023 – 51,007 miles
  • 2022 – 48,971 miles
  • 2021 – 47,854 miles
  • 2020 – 47,443 miles
  • 2019 – 47,025 miles
  • 2018 – 46,508 miles
  • 2016 – 45,793 miles
  • 2015 – 43,687 miles
  • 2013 – 42,787 miles
  • 2012 – 41,889 miles
  • 2011 – 40,836 miles
  • 2010 – 38,162 miles
  • 2009 – 36,718 miles
  • 2008 – 34,955 miles
  • 2007 – 33,079 miles
  • 2006 – 31,736 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail63,797 miles
  • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MajorNearside Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (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 (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside and nearside sills both corroded not considered excessive at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

28 tests since 17 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail63,797 miles (+4,459)7 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,797 miles
    Test number
    116982935271
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass59,338 miles (+230)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    59,338 miles
    Test number
    409657350852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail59,108 miles (+4,132)2 dangerous5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,108 miles
    Test number
    944888083875
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass54,976 miles (+94)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    54,976 miles
    Test number
    196523378752
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail54,882 miles (+3,875)3 major2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,882 miles
    Test number
    935744086763
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass51,007 miles (+2,036)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    51,007 miles
    Test number
    908920756525
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass48,971 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    48,971 miles
    Test number
    550725589426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail48,971 miles (+1,117)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,971 miles
    Test number
    333898449502
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass47,854 miles (+411)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    47,854 miles
    Test number
    456552353017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass47,443 miles (+418)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    47,443 miles
    Test number
    209210505224
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner & outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner & outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  11. Pass47,025 miles (+517)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    47,025 miles
    Test number
    335968374033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,508 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    46,508 miles
    Test number
    793758253874
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail46,486 miles (+693)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,486 miles
    Test number
    690796405561
    • FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of sill corroded through (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of sill corroded through (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion along length of sills both sides

  14. Pass45,793 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    45,793 miles
    Test number
    703401063307
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside sills both corroded not considered excessive at time of test

  15. Fail45,793 miles (+942)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,793 miles
    Test number
    794190115100
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside sills both corroded not considered excessive at time of test
    • AdvisoryReverse light is not operating

  16. Pass44,851 miles (+1,164)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    44,851 miles
    Test number
    801160049405
    • AdvisoryFront plate cracked
    • AdvisoryNs and os outer cills corroded

  17. Pass43,687 miles (+900)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    43,687 miles
    Test number
    126676505493
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s and n/s outer sills starting to corrod

  18. Pass42,787 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    42,787 miles
    Test number
    838192653300
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s outer sill starting to corrod

  19. Fail42,787 miles (+898)1 dangerous2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,787 miles
    Test number
    427712353428
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s outer sill starting to corrod

  20. Pass41,889 miles (+1,053)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    41,889 miles
    Test number
    585914252380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,836 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    40,836 miles
    Test number
    255673461379
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteDamage to os rear quater chassis not effecting vehicle structure

  22. Fail40,836 miles (+1,058)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,836 miles
    Test number
    708382561396
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteDamage to os rear quater chassis not effecting vehicle structure

  23. Pass39,778 miles (+1,616)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    39,778 miles
    Test number
    806404201067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,162 miles (+1,444)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    38,162 miles
    Test number
    120415300055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass36,718 miles (+1,763)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    36,718 miles
    Test number
    473995219029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass34,955 miles (+1,876)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    34,955 miles
    Test number
    892217918045
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  27. Pass33,079 miles (+1,343)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    33,079 miles
    Test number
    540196417089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass31,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    31,736 miles
    Test number
    213787016012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T542 KOB

Does T542 KOB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T542 KOB expired on 17 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T542 KOB?
The MOT on T542 KOB expired on 17 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T542 KOB done?
T542 KOB was recorded at 63,797 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 1,600 miles a year.
Has T542 KOB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T542 KOB has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T542 KOB 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 T542 KOB find?
T542 KOB failed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 7 major defects and 7 advisories: brake lever has insufficient reserve travel; nearside rear upper axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn; nearside rear upper shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush, and 11 more.

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