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Ford Fiesta

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,242 cc

V29 LAYMOT history

V29 LAY is a black petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 1 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 23 MOT tests, with 91,853 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

V29 LAY black Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
91,853 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
13 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,222 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V29 LAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V29 LAY was last recorded at 91,853 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,839 miles · 12 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
6,222 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 91,853 miles
  • 2024 – 80,636 miles
  • 2023 – 68,787 miles
  • 2022 – 61,086 miles
  • 2021 – 55,928 miles
  • 2020 – 53,907 miles
  • 2019 – 50,140 miles
  • 2018 – 46,489 miles
  • 2017 – 41,460 miles
  • 2016 – 36,916 miles
  • 2015 – 31,120 miles
  • 2014 – 19,352 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,853 miles
  • AdvisoryFront flexible exhaust pipe deterioratingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySlight play in lower steering column shaftRecorded 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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,853 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    91,853 miles
    Test number
    332079227045
    • AdvisoryFront flexible exhaust pipe deteriorating
    • AdvisorySlight play in lower steering column shaft

  2. Fail91,839 miles (+11,203)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,839 miles
    Test number
    785967632919
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront flexible exhaust pipe deteriorating
    • AdvisorySlight play in lower steering column shaft

  3. Pass80,636 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    80,636 miles
    Test number
    918315970742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail80,630 miles (+3,410)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,630 miles
    Test number
    845161620865
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass77,220 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    77,220 miles
    Test number
    590789236379
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beam axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail77,220 miles (+8,433)5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,220 miles
    Test number
    805149475887
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beam axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass68,787 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    68,787 miles
    Test number
    512683381371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail68,787 miles (+7,701)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,787 miles
    Test number
    143878618994
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass61,086 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    61,086 miles
    Test number
    376931262164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail61,085 miles (+5,157)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,085 miles
    Test number
    573497860779
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/40ZR17 84w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Pass55,928 miles (+2,021)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    55,928 miles
    Test number
    979510256660
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Pass53,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    53,907 miles
    Test number
    139536011854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail53,907 miles (+3,767)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,907 miles
    Test number
    260392890119
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass50,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    50,140 miles
    Test number
    862347631947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail50,140 miles (+3,651)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,140 miles
    Test number
    208597565906
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  16. Pass46,489 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    46,489 miles
    Test number
    870359429520
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail46,489 miles (+5,029)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,489 miles
    Test number
    365606905431
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass41,460 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    41,460 miles
    Test number
    764571804031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  19. Fail41,460 miles (+4,544)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,460 miles
    Test number
    679253596938
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  20. Pass36,916 miles (+5,796)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    36,916 miles
    Test number
    818564110244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on edge.

  21. Pass31,120 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    31,120 miles
    Test number
    935367675043
    • NoteFront brakes have slight fluctuation.
    • NoteNearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge.
    • NoteSlight misting of oil around gearbox.

  22. Fail31,119 miles (+11,767)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,119 miles
    Test number
    337167075089
    • DangerousNearside rear tyre has a nail in the outside side wall.
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brakes have slight fluctuation.
    • NoteNearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge.
    • NoteNearside rear tyre inner edge slightly worn uneven.
    • NoteSlight misting of oil around gearbox.

  23. Pass19,352 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    19,352 miles
    Test number
    538939974098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V29 LAY

Does V29 LAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V29 LAY is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V29 LAY?
The MOT on V29 LAY is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V29 LAY done?
V29 LAY was recorded at 91,853 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 6,222 miles a year.
Has V29 LAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V29 LAY has failed 10 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on V29 LAY 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 V29 LAY find?
V29 LAY passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: front flexible exhaust pipe deteriorating; slight play in lower steering column shaft.

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