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Ford Fiesta

Red · Diesel · 2011 · 1,398 cc

V20 SYLMOT history

V20 SYL is a red diesel Ford Fiesta first used on 1 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 129,900 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

V20 SYL red Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Fiesta, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2027
Mileage
129,900 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,512 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V20 SYL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V20 SYL was last recorded at 129,900 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 4,224 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,676 miles · 30 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,224 miles
Average per year
8,512 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,900 miles
  • 2025 – 125,676 miles
  • 2024 – 109,497 miles
  • 2023 – 88,324 miles
  • 2021 – 87,332 miles
  • 2020 – 83,404 miles
  • 2019 – 79,906 miles
  • 2018 – 76,014 miles
  • 2017 – 72,451 miles
  • 2016 – 53,548 miles
  • 2015 – 34,784 miles
  • 2014 – 26,982 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,900 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear half of vehicle structure/Rear Axle & suspension related components corroded
  • AdvisoryFront subframe, both front hubs & associated components corroded

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 12 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,900 miles (+4,224)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    129,900 miles
    Test number
    930330600134
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear half of vehicle structure/Rear Axle & suspension related components corroded
    • AdvisoryFront subframe, both front hubs & associated components corroded
  2. Pass125,676 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    125,676 miles
    Test number
    648253890386
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  3. Fail125,676 miles (+16,179)1 dangerous9 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,676 miles
    Test number
    298284102787
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear axle bushis (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at rear exhaust silencer as market (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear axle bushis (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  4. Pass109,497 miles (+21,173)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    109,497 miles
    Test number
    369913982958
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside + offside front both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  5. Pass88,324 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    88,324 miles
    Test number
    342035792661
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Fail88,322 miles (+990)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,322 miles
    Test number
    235319486809
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorRear Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  7. Pass87,332 miles (+3,928)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    87,332 miles
    Test number
    218093563487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass83,404 miles (+3,498)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    83,404 miles
    Test number
    193201502634
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes starting to perish
  9. Pass79,906 miles (+3,892)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    79,906 miles
    Test number
    977954674415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass76,014 miles (+3,563)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    76,014 miles
    Test number
    903066225067
    • AdvisoryCentral Front engine covers fitted top and bottom
  11. Pass72,451 miles (+18,903)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    72,451 miles
    Test number
    625949597864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass53,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    53,548 miles
    Test number
    776419820277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail53,545 miles (+18,761)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,545 miles
    Test number
    458780116842
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  14. Pass34,784 miles (+7,802)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    34,784 miles
    Test number
    903485573132
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted top and bottom
  15. Pass26,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    26,982 miles
    Test number
    218785254268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V20 SYL

Does V20 SYL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V20 SYL is valid until 29 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V20 SYL?
The MOT on V20 SYL is valid until 29 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V20 SYL done?
V20 SYL was recorded at 129,900 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 8,512 miles a year.
Has V20 SYL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V20 SYL has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on V20 SYL 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 V20 SYL find?
V20 SYL passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; rear half of vehicle structure/rear axle & suspension related components corroded; front subframe, both front hubs & associated components corroded.

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