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Ford Fiesta

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,242 cc

T548 AALMOT history

T548 AAL is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 3 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 56,173 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Dec 2026
Mileage
56,173 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,198 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T548 AAL
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
3 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T548 AAL was last recorded at 56,173 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 501 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,672 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
501 miles
Average per year
1,198 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 56,173 miles
  • 2024 – 55,672 miles
  • 2023 – 55,113 miles
  • 2022 – 54,552 miles
  • 2021 – 54,099 miles
  • 2020 – 53,611 miles
  • 2019 – 53,116 miles
  • 2018 – 52,411 miles
  • 2017 – 51,732 miles
  • 2016 – 50,715 miles
  • 2015 – 49,567 miles
  • 2014 – 48,433 miles
  • 2013 – 47,060 miles
  • 2012 – 45,675 miles
  • 2011 – 43,362 miles
  • 2010 – 41,771 miles
  • 2009 – 39,890 miles
  • 2008 – 38,328 miles
  • 2007 – 36,430 miles
  • 2006 – 34,270 miles
  • 2005 – 32,152 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,173 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mount/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mount/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

32 tests since 9 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,173 miles (+501)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    56,173 miles
    Test number
    732622329149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mount/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mount/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  2. Pass55,672 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    55,672 miles
    Test number
    821062663987
    • 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 inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  3. Fail55,672 miles (+559)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,672 miles
    Test number
    461890171618
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • 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 inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  4. Pass55,113 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    55,113 miles
    Test number
    764517200897
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail55,113 miles (+561)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,113 miles
    Test number
    713876918556
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass54,552 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    54,552 miles
    Test number
    799702638643
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill and wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  7. Fail54,552 miles (+453)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,552 miles
    Test number
    671674808407
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill and wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  8. Pass54,099 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    54,099 miles
    Test number
    210562936156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle bush area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  9. Fail54,099 miles (+488)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,099 miles
    Test number
    299029225745
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle bush area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  10. Pass53,611 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    53,611 miles
    Test number
    359934008016
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail53,611 miles (+495)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,611 miles
    Test number
    361575377716
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass53,116 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    53,116 miles
    Test number
    124718805264
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  13. Fail53,107 miles (+696)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,107 miles
    Test number
    733425322498
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill,next to axle beam mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  14. Pass52,411 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    52,411 miles
    Test number
    899887790478
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  15. Fail52,411 miles (+679)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,411 miles
    Test number
    997414535500
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  16. Pass51,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    51,732 miles
    Test number
    577386955386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail51,732 miles (+1,017)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,732 miles
    Test number
    618663588201
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  18. Pass50,715 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    50,715 miles
    Test number
    884395129359
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail50,715 miles (+1,148)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,715 miles
    Test number
    603294726995
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass49,567 miles (+1,134)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    49,567 miles
    Test number
    313137518783
    • AdvisoryO/s & n/s outer sills rusty but not excessive

  21. Pass48,433 miles (+1,373)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    48,433 miles
    Test number
    185036434390
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteO/s & n/s outer sills rusty but not excessive

  22. Pass47,060 miles (+1,385)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    47,060 miles
    Test number
    661476631914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass45,675 miles (+2,313)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    45,675 miles
    Test number
    937626842346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass43,362 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    43,362 miles
    Test number
    896781411351
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Fail43,362 miles (+1,591)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,362 miles
    Test number
    787025101384
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass41,771 miles (+1,881)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    41,771 miles
    Test number
    552288700382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass39,890 miles (+1,562)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    39,890 miles
    Test number
    653186909342
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  28. Pass38,328 miles (+1,898)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    38,328 miles
    Test number
    781190618344
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  29. Pass36,430 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    36,430 miles
    Test number
    334243907317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail36,430 miles (+2,160)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,430 miles
    Test number
    880773407367
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  31. Pass34,270 miles (+2,118)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    34,270 miles
    Test number
    763727806321
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  32. Pass32,152 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    32,152 miles
    Test number
    741303415303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T548 AAL

Does T548 AAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T548 AAL is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T548 AAL?
The MOT on T548 AAL is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T548 AAL done?
T548 AAL was recorded at 56,173 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 1,198 miles a year.
Has T548 AAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T548 AAL has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on T548 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 T548 AAL find?
T548 AAL passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 8 advisories: nearside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount/chassis; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.

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