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Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,242 cc

T8 YBOMOT history

T8 YBO is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 10 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 142,025 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
142,025 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,820 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T8 YBO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
10 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T8 YBO was last recorded at 142,025 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 66 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,959 miles · 8 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
66 miles
Average per year
8,820 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 142,025 miles
  • 2024 – 129,851 miles
  • 2023 – 109,365 miles
  • 2022 – 82,698 miles
  • 2021 – 71,958 miles
  • 2020 – 58,876 miles
  • 2019 – 53,354 miles
  • 2018 – 47,599 miles
  • 2017 – 42,109 miles
  • 2016 – 38,483 miles
  • 2015 – 35,075 miles
  • 2014 – 31,081 miles
  • 2013 – 24,885 miles
  • 2012 – 19,479 miles
  • 2011 – 16,015 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,025 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,025 miles (+66)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    142,025 miles
    Test number
    428422529895
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  2. Fail141,959 miles (+12,108)6 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,959 miles
    Test number
    505122668463
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  3. Pass129,851 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    129,851 miles
    Test number
    570694111305
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Fail129,849 miles (+20,484)7 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,849 miles
    Test number
    424736165569
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass109,365 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    109,365 miles
    Test number
    378942272134
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail109,365 miles (+26,667)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,365 miles
    Test number
    946225679581
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass82,698 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    82,698 miles
    Test number
    208190584728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail82,698 miles (+10,740)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,698 miles
    Test number
    842679953557
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass71,958 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    71,958 miles
    Test number
    911160132130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail71,921 miles (+13,045)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,921 miles
    Test number
    386444859753
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded offside front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass58,876 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    58,876 miles
    Test number
    489307545568
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail58,876 miles (+5,522)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,876 miles
    Test number
    655656813072
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass53,354 miles (+5,755)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    53,354 miles
    Test number
    305138627135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,599 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    47,599 miles
    Test number
    426382882375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail47,599 miles (+5,490)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,599 miles
    Test number
    325433122810
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass42,109 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    42,109 miles
    Test number
    678925091094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail42,109 miles (+3,626)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,109 miles
    Test number
    771957773663
    • Repaired at testRear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass38,483 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    38,483 miles
    Test number
    203715357768
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

  19. Fail38,483 miles (+3,408)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,483 miles
    Test number
    649414622002
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

  20. Pass35,075 miles (+3,994)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    35,075 miles
    Test number
    264673863139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,081 miles (+6,196)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    31,081 miles
    Test number
    435024934299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,885 miles (+5,406)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    24,885 miles
    Test number
    495742423246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,479 miles (+3,464)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    19,479 miles
    Test number
    518228232287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass16,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    16,015 miles
    Test number
    189406741271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T8 YBO

Does T8 YBO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T8 YBO is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T8 YBO?
The MOT on T8 YBO is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T8 YBO done?
T8 YBO was recorded at 142,025 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 8,820 miles a year.
Has T8 YBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T8 YBO has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T8 YBO 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 T8 YBO find?
T8 YBO passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted, and 3 more.

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