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Ford Fiesta

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,242 cc

V38 FDLMOT history

V38 FDL is a silver petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Nov 2022 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 101,769 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Nov 2022
Mileage
101,769 mi
At MOT on 2 Nov 2021
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,254 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V38 FDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
2 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

V38 FDL was last recorded at 101,769 miles on 2 Nov 2021, 858 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Sept 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Aug 2011: 42,985 miles, lower than 423,064 miles on 31 Aug 2010.

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
100,911 miles · 7 Sept 2020
Between the last two tests
858 miles
Average per year
4,254 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 101,769 miles
  • 2020 – 100,911 miles
  • 2019 – 90,061 miles
  • 2018 – 80,021 miles
  • 2017 – 74,788 miles
  • 2016 – 69,149 miles
  • 2015 – 61,966 miles
  • 2014 – 54,468 miles
  • 2013 – 48,349 miles
  • 2012 – 44,206 miles
  • 2011 – 42,985 miles
  • 2010 – 423,064 miles
  • 2009 – 40,979 miles
  • 2008 – 39,558 miles
  • 2007 – 38,263 miles
  • 2006 – 35,587 miles
  • 2005 – 32,977 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,769 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Strut top mount worn
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySills 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.

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,769 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    101,769 miles
    Test number
    901640258313
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Strut top mount worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySills corroded

  2. Fail101,769 miles (+858)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,769 miles
    Test number
    259259756877
    • Repaired at testBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Strut top mount worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySills corroded

  3. Pass100,911 miles (+10,850)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    100,911 miles
    Test number
    990231327222
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass90,061 miles (+10,040)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    90,061 miles
    Test number
    738330753861
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass80,021 miles (+5,233)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    80,021 miles
    Test number
    601220224247
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass74,788 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    74,788 miles
    Test number
    886204395564
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront wipers starting to smear the screen

  7. Fail74,788 miles (+5,639)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,788 miles
    Test number
    554395903395
    • FailureBrake hose excessively deteriorated Nearside and offside front (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront wipers starting to smear the screen
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  8. Pass69,149 miles (+7,183)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    69,149 miles
    Test number
    703833688736
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Nearside and offside (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass61,966 miles (+7,498)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    61,966 miles
    Test number
    218157515214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • NoteNearside and Offside rear tyres cracked and perished

  10. Pass54,468 miles (+6,119)14 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    54,468 miles
    Test number
    575134124215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside and Offside rear tyres cracked and perished

  11. Pass48,349 miles (+4,143)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    48,349 miles
    Test number
    488841743236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear shock top mounts worn
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  12. Pass44,206 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    44,206 miles
    Test number
    488294042232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail44,206 miles (+1,221)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,206 miles
    Test number
    819224642202
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass42,985 miles (-380,079)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    42,985 miles
    Test number
    525538731243
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  15. Pass423,064 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    423,064 miles
    Test number
    963573840218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail42,064 miles (+1,085)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,064 miles
    Test number
    201833940228
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass40,979 miles (+1,421)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    40,979 miles
    Test number
    504410649252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail39,558 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,558 miles
    Test number
    271372548270
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass39,558 miles (+1,295)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    39,558 miles
    Test number
    862992948247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,263 miles (+2,676)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    38,263 miles
    Test number
    181083347287
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  21. Pass35,587 miles (+2,610)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    35,587 miles
    Test number
    920884146231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,977 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    32,977 miles
    Test number
    624564745225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V38 FDL

Does V38 FDL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V38 FDL expired on 1 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V38 FDL?
The MOT on V38 FDL expired on 1 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V38 FDL done?
V38 FDL was recorded at 101,769 miles at its MOT on 2 Nov 2021, an average of 4,254 miles a year.
Has V38 FDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V38 FDL has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on V38 FDL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Aug 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V38 FDL find?
V38 FDL passed its latest MOT on 2 Nov 2021 with 3 advisories: nearside front strut top mount worn; nearside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; sills corroded.

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