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Ford Fiesta

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,242 cc

T589 VAVMOT history

T589 VAV is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 12 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 97,969 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2026
Mileage
97,969 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2025
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
1,909 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T589 VAV
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
12 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T589 VAV was last recorded at 97,969 miles on 15 Oct 2025, 6,648 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,321 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
6,648 miles
Average per year
1,909 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,969 miles
  • 2024 – 91,321 miles
  • 2023 – 88,567 miles
  • 2022 – 86,966 miles
  • 2021 – 85,014 miles
  • 2020 – 82,173 miles
  • 2019 – 76,002 miles
  • 2018 – 73,591 miles
  • 2017 – 73,062 miles
  • 2016 – 72,632 miles
  • 2015 – 71,932 miles
  • 2014 – 71,422 miles
  • 2013 – 71,058 miles
  • 2012 – 70,141 miles
  • 2011 – 68,833 miles
  • 2010 – 66,117 miles
  • 2009 – 65,185 miles
  • 2008 – 64,225 miles
  • 2007 – 62,812 miles
  • 2006 – 61,004 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,969 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All x4 (5.2.3 (e))

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front brake discs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

32 tests since 3 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,969 miles (+6,648)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    97,969 miles
    Test number
    801364974701
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All x4 (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass91,321 miles (+2,754)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    91,321 miles
    Test number
    621241319896
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass88,567 miles (+1,601)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    88,567 miles
    Test number
    293778997537
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill assembly (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass86,966 miles (+72)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    86,966 miles
    Test number
    129359357635
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail86,894 miles (+1,880)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,894 miles
    Test number
    200587337661
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear of outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear of outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass85,014 miles (+2,841)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    85,014 miles
    Test number
    617691069647
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass82,173 miles (+6,171)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    82,173 miles
    Test number
    202613847582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass76,002 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    76,002 miles
    Test number
    830597567150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail76,002 miles (+2,411)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,002 miles
    Test number
    514476676453
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  10. Pass73,591 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    73,591 miles
    Test number
    750007696709
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail73,585 miles (+523)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,585 miles
    Test number
    645385205510
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass73,062 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    73,062 miles
    Test number
    101490517633
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Fail73,059 miles (+427)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,059 miles
    Test number
    645546785716
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  14. Pass72,632 miles (+16)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    72,632 miles
    Test number
    251696952216
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perished (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail72,616 miles (+684)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,616 miles
    Test number
    639467875805
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perished (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass71,932 miles (+510)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    71,932 miles
    Test number
    296048532874
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside front (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front nail in tyre

  17. Pass71,422 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    71,422 miles
    Test number
    256149844254
    • 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)

  18. Fail71,417 miles (+359)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,417 miles
    Test number
    456856044280
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (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)

  19. Pass71,058 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    71,058 miles
    Test number
    169137063286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail71,043 miles (+902)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,043 miles
    Test number
    447054463254
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  21. Pass70,141 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    70,141 miles
    Test number
    275709462200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteOffside front and nearside front tyres badly worn on inner edges

  22. Fail70,141 miles (+1,308)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,141 miles
    Test number
    347019862215
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteOffside front and nearside front tyres badly worn on inner edges

  23. Pass68,833 miles (+2,716)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    68,833 miles
    Test number
    997844691229
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  24. Pass66,117 miles (+932)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    66,117 miles
    Test number
    254273700275
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass65,185 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    65,185 miles
    Test number
    170894609242
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteTempory repair made to offside front headlamp. wing clip broken off.

  26. Fail65,185 miles (+960)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,185 miles
    Test number
    740634009209
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteTempory repair made to offside front headlamp. wing clip broken off.

  27. Fail64,225 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,225 miles
    Test number
    430515908276
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  28. Pass64,225 miles (+1,413)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    64,225 miles
    Test number
    783275208202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  29. Pass62,812 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    62,812 miles
    Test number
    134840107206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail62,780 miles (+1,776)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,780 miles
    Test number
    134564597129
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  31. Pass61,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    61,004 miles
    Test number
    531018656164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail61,004 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,004 miles
    Test number
    772974856120
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T589 VAV

Does T589 VAV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T589 VAV is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T589 VAV?
The MOT on T589 VAV is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T589 VAV done?
T589 VAV was recorded at 97,969 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2025, an average of 1,909 miles a year.
Has T589 VAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T589 VAV has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on T589 VAV 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 T589 VAV find?
T589 VAV passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; general underside corrosion; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 5 more.

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