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Ford Fiesta

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc

V26 SBMMOT history

V26 SBM is a silver petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 1 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 61,418 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

V26 SBM silver Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Sept 2027
Mileage
61,418 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,887 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V26 SBM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V26 SBM was last recorded at 61,418 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 10,238 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Sept 2024: 45,792 miles, lower than 65,911 miles on 14 Sept 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
51,180 miles · 27 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
10,238 miles
Average per year
3,887 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,418 miles
  • 2025 – 51,180 miles
  • 2024 – 45,792 miles
  • 2023 – 65,911 miles
  • 2022 – 60,846 miles
  • 2021 – 57,602 miles
  • 2020 – 54,052 miles
  • 2019 – 31,328 miles
  • 2018 – 30,471 miles
  • 2017 – 27,406 miles
  • 2016 – 21,870 miles
  • 2015 – 17,386 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,418 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 13 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,418 miles (+10,238)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    61,418 miles
    Test number
    981544950409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass51,180 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    51,180 miles
    Test number
    993595399001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail51,178 miles (+5,386)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,178 miles
    Test number
    290375744515
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass45,792 miles (-20,119)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    45,792 miles
    Test number
    768851461600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass65,911 miles (+5,065)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    65,911 miles
    Test number
    570796507538
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass60,846 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    60,846 miles
    Test number
    942732023987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail60,782 miles (+3,180)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,782 miles
    Test number
    998750920458
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak water pump area
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass57,602 miles (+3,550)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    57,602 miles
    Test number
    861640693173
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass54,052 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    54,052 miles
    Test number
    476730893207
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail54,052 miles (+22,724)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,052 miles
    Test number
    322858479181
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass31,328 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    31,328 miles
    Test number
    650735950853
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Fail31,328 miles (+857)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,328 miles
    Test number
    323303140654
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass30,471 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    30,471 miles
    Test number
    327192301682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail30,471 miles (+3,065)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,471 miles
    Test number
    252411006757
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged Not bolted to strut (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass27,406 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    27,406 miles
    Test number
    820370774248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail27,405 miles (+2,346)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,405 miles
    Test number
    431614218019
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass25,059 miles (+3,189)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    25,059 miles
    Test number
    944332335864
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  18. Pass21,870 miles (+4,484)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    21,870 miles
    Test number
    941622724452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    17,386 miles
    Test number
    476093335123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V26 SBM

Does V26 SBM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V26 SBM is valid until 13 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V26 SBM?
The MOT on V26 SBM is valid until 13 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V26 SBM done?
V26 SBM was recorded at 61,418 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 3,887 miles a year.
Has V26 SBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V26 SBM has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on V26 SBM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Sept 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V26 SBM find?
V26 SBM passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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