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Ford Fiesta

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,242 cc

T785 KABMOT history

T785 KAB is a blue petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 9 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Jun 2023 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 44,598 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Jun 2023
Mileage
44,598 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2022
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,260 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T785 KAB
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
9 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
16 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T785 KAB was last recorded at 44,598 miles on 16 May 2022, 980 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,618 miles · 1 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
980 miles
Average per year
1,260 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 44,598 miles
  • 2021 – 43,618 miles
  • 2020 – 42,634 miles
  • 2019 – 41,470 miles
  • 2018 – 39,934 miles
  • 2017 – 37,549 miles
  • 2016 – 31,679 miles
  • 2014 – 31,450 miles
  • 2013 – 29,083 miles
  • 2012 – 28,626 miles
  • 2011 – 27,972 miles
  • 2010 – 27,570 miles
  • 2009 – 27,085 miles
  • 2008 – 26,570 miles
  • 2007 – 25,445 miles
  • 2006 – 24,120 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,598 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 14 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,598 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    44,598 miles
    Test number
    769378732699
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail44,596 miles (+978)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,596 miles
    Test number
    709394656706
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass43,618 miles (+984)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    43,618 miles
    Test number
    901611493662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass42,634 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    42,634 miles
    Test number
    227975460873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail42,633 miles (+1,163)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,633 miles
    Test number
    357648491636
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass41,470 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    41,470 miles
    Test number
    497931640757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail41,469 miles (+1,535)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,469 miles
    Test number
    993270425205
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  8. Pass39,934 miles (+2,385)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    39,934 miles
    Test number
    693755844285
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Pass37,549 miles (+5,870)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    37,549 miles
    Test number
    221617721197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer outer wheel rim slight damage
    • AdvisoryRear slight corosion in both inner and outer rear sills

  10. Pass31,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    31,679 miles
    Test number
    644417363248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail31,679 miles (+229)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,679 miles
    Test number
    240425096785
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  12. Pass31,450 miles (+2,367)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    31,450 miles
    Test number
    659857334082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  13. Pass29,083 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    29,083 miles
    Test number
    849680633065
    • NoteN/s/f mirror secured with tape
    • NoteO/s/f wing damaged
    • NoteSurface corrosion around both rear trailing arms

  14. Fail29,081 miles (+455)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,081 miles
    Test number
    179200333062
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • NoteN/s/f mirror secured with tape
    • NoteO/s/f wing damaged
    • NoteSurface corrosion around both rear trailing arms

  15. Fail28,626 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,626 miles
    Test number
    618835322060
    • Repaired at testNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteN/s door mirror damaged
    • NoteN/s/r tyre sidewall damage (runflat?)

  16. Pass28,626 miles (+654)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    28,626 miles
    Test number
    718775422085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteN/s door mirror damaged
    • NoteN/s/r tyre sidewall damage (runflat?)

  17. Pass27,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    27,972 miles
    Test number
    146271641077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail27,971 miles (+401)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,971 miles
    Test number
    735811441062
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroding
    • NoteFront sus lower arm inner rear bushes wearing
    • NoteSpare tyre flat

  19. Pass27,570 miles (+485)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    27,570 miles
    Test number
    992036140006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,085 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    27,085 miles
    Test number
    154772549431
    • NoteFront brake discs corr
    • NoteFront lower sus arm inner bushes wearing
    • NoteN/s/f outer wheel rim damaged

  21. Fail27,084 miles (+514)5 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,084 miles
    Test number
    854662549087
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • NoteFront brake discs corr
    • NoteFront lower sus arm inner bushes wearing
    • NoteN/s/f outer wheel rim damaged

  22. Pass26,570 miles (+1,125)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    26,570 miles
    Test number
    121563148049
    • NoteBoth front wishbone rear bushes are seperating
    • NoteFront brake discs are slightly lipped and corroding on top inner surface
    • NoteNearside rear steel brake pipe to flexible hose is corroding
    • NoteSpare wheel is loose

  23. Pass25,445 miles (+1,325)1 dangerous3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    25,445 miles
    Test number
    103166037489
    • DangerousOffside front tyre badly perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBaffles in rear box breaking up
    • NoteNearside front brake disc lipped and scored
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished
    • NoteOffside front brake disc lipped and scored
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front wishbone rear bush starting to separate

  24. Pass24,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    24,120 miles
    Test number
    234655846087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail24,120 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,120 miles
    Test number
    473815646022
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Questions about T785 KAB

Does T785 KAB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T785 KAB expired on 13 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T785 KAB?
The MOT on T785 KAB expired on 13 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T785 KAB done?
T785 KAB was recorded at 44,598 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2022, an average of 1,260 miles a year.
Has T785 KAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T785 KAB has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2022.
Has the mileage on T785 KAB 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 T785 KAB find?
T785 KAB passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2022 with 2 advisories: rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills; rear outer suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills.

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