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Ford Fiesta

Red · Petrol · 2016 · 998 cc

V23 ARWMOT history

V23 ARW is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 31 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 129,609 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

V23 ARW red Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 May 2027
Mileage
129,609 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,215 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V23 ARW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
31 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V23 ARW was last recorded at 129,609 miles on 6 May 2026, 9,925 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,684 miles · 28 May 2025
Between the last two tests
9,925 miles
Average per year
11,215 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,609 miles
  • 2025 – 119,684 miles
  • 2024 – 109,428 miles
  • 2023 – 100,431 miles
  • 2022 – 91,093 miles
  • 2021 – 79,651 miles
  • 2020 – 67,766 miles
  • 2019 – 50,525 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,609 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

Full MOT history

11 tests since 17 Apr 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,609 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    129,609 miles
    Test number
    143060386199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail129,607 miles (+9,923)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,607 miles
    Test number
    798511160439
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass119,684 miles (+10,256)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    119,684 miles
    Test number
    404046689313
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass109,428 miles (+146)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    109,428 miles
    Test number
    754760791666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail109,282 miles (+8,851)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,282 miles
    Test number
    416304050108
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass100,431 miles (+9,338)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    100,431 miles
    Test number
    223364625061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass91,093 miles (+11,442)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    91,093 miles
    Test number
    962416114079
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  8. Pass79,651 miles (+11,885)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    79,651 miles
    Test number
    367975751350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass67,766 miles (+17,241)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    67,766 miles
    Test number
    733980440280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass50,525 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    50,525 miles
    Test number
    551279717901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail50,512 miles1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,512 miles
    Test number
    587573968189
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Questions about V23 ARW

Does V23 ARW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V23 ARW is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V23 ARW?
The MOT on V23 ARW is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V23 ARW done?
V23 ARW was recorded at 129,609 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 11,215 miles a year.
Has V23 ARW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V23 ARW has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2026.
Has the mileage on V23 ARW 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 V23 ARW find?
V23 ARW passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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