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Ford Fiesta

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,242 cc

T646 VNUMOT history

T646 VNU is a blue petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 16 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Apr 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 71,440 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Apr 2025
Mileage
71,440 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,783 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T646 VNU
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 30 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T646 VNU was last recorded at 71,440 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 929 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,511 miles · 1 May 2024
Between the last two tests
929 miles
Average per year
2,783 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,440 miles
  • 2024 – 70,511 miles
  • 2023 – 64,352 miles
  • 2022 – 59,492 miles
  • 2021 – 53,301 miles
  • 2019 – 44,267 miles
  • 2018 – 40,846 miles
  • 2017 – 37,615 miles
  • 2016 – 35,198 miles
  • 2015 – 34,091 miles
  • 2014 – 32,503 miles
  • 2013 – 30,782 miles
  • 2012 – 28,962 miles
  • 2011 – 24,938 miles
  • 2010 – 22,719 miles
  • 2009 – 20,508 miles
  • 2008 – 17,081 miles
  • 2007 – 17,070 miles
  • 2006 – 16,441 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail71,440 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

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.

  • Offside Front cv gaiter deteriorating

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Front cv gaiter slight deteriorating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 12 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail71,440 miles (+929)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,440 miles
    Test number
    957821591869
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  2. Pass70,511 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    70,511 miles
    Test number
    718006243384
    • AdvisoryOffside Front cv gaiter deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear number plate deteriorating

  3. Fail70,511 miles (+6,159)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,511 miles
    Test number
    930578227337
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front cv gaiter deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear number plate deteriorating

  4. Pass64,352 miles (+93)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    64,352 miles
    Test number
    879382687929
    • AdvisoryOffside Front cv gaiter slight deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail64,259 miles (+4,767)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,259 miles
    Test number
    414237652011
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front cv gaiter slight deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass59,492 miles (+232)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    59,492 miles
    Test number
    992064052568
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear sill backing corroding
    • AdvisoryFront and rear number plates deteriorating

  7. Fail59,260 miles (+5,959)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,260 miles
    Test number
    764996807334
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust blowing at flexi and pin holed several places (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear sill backing corroding
    • AdvisoryFront and rear number plates deteriorating

  8. Pass53,301 miles (+115)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    53,301 miles
    Test number
    486210900743
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section in a few places (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake has signs of having been hot.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front cv gaiter deteriorating
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi deteriorating
    • AdvisorySigns of both rear tyres been rubbing on arch liner .No contact seen during test.

  9. Fail53,186 miles (+8,919)6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,186 miles
    Test number
    285502061003
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure damaged mount/insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface reflectors not affective due to painted rear lights (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section in a few places (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake has signs of having been hot.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front cv gaiter deteriorating
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi deteriorating
    • AdvisorySigns of both rear tyres been rubbing on arch liner .No contact seen during test.
    • AdvisoryYellow film on headlamp lenses.

  10. Pass44,267 miles (+3,421)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    44,267 miles
    Test number
    645495257863
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass40,846 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    40,846 miles
    Test number
    280120746141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail40,823 miles (+3,208)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,823 miles
    Test number
    180665690119
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear vehicle sill holed (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear vehicle sill holed (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  13. Pass37,615 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    37,615 miles
    Test number
    836780980209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished

  14. Fail37,608 miles (+2,410)7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,608 miles
    Test number
    813858670037
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour light lense damaged emitting white light (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished

  15. Pass35,198 miles (+1,107)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    35,198 miles
    Test number
    980824416431
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear offside tyre perishing and cracking slightly

  16. Pass34,091 miles (+1,588)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    34,091 miles
    Test number
    356148195066
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • NoteRear offside tyre perishing and cracking slightly
    • NoteTail gate wiper blade deteriorating

  17. Pass32,503 miles (+1,721)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    32,503 miles
    Test number
    168269194471
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  18. Pass30,782 miles (+1,820)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    30,782 miles
    Test number
    876718993051
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass28,962 miles (+4,024)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    28,962 miles
    Test number
    587853992002
    • 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)
    • NoteOffside rear light lens has slight damage

  20. Pass24,938 miles (+2,219)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    24,938 miles
    Test number
    888041001109
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass22,719 miles (+2,211)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    22,719 miles
    Test number
    393182900175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,508 miles (+3,427)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    20,508 miles
    Test number
    510956599045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,081 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    17,081 miles
    Test number
    303752908111
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass17,070 miles (+629)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    17,070 miles
    Test number
    710864697080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass16,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    16,441 miles
    Test number
    291952206442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail16,441 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,441 miles
    Test number
    593492106186
    • Repaired at testNearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T646 VNU

Does T646 VNU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T646 VNU expired on 30 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T646 VNU?
The MOT on T646 VNU expired on 30 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T646 VNU done?
T646 VNU was recorded at 71,440 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 2,783 miles a year.
Has T646 VNU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T646 VNU has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T646 VNU 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 T646 VNU find?
T646 VNU failed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 4 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside front coil spring fractured or broken; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; offside front coil spring fractured or broken, and 3 more.

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