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Ford Fiesta

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,242 cc

V38 GEVMOT history

V38 GEV is a silver petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 16 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 72,411 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Aug 2026
Mileage
72,411 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2025
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,183 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V38 GEV
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
16 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V38 GEV was last recorded at 72,411 miles on 1 Sept 2025, 205 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,206 miles · 26 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
205 miles
Average per year
2,183 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 72,411 miles
  • 2023 – 69,610 miles
  • 2022 – 53,052 miles
  • 2021 – 49,459 miles
  • 2020 – 49,084 miles
  • 2019 – 47,564 miles
  • 2018 – 46,306 miles
  • 2017 – 45,012 miles
  • 2016 – 43,304 miles
  • 2015 – 41,355 miles
  • 2014 – 39,629 miles
  • 2013 – 38,357 miles
  • 2012 – 37,083 miles
  • 2011 – 34,955 miles
  • 2010 – 33,394 miles
  • 2009 – 32,264 miles
  • 2008 – 31,430 miles
  • 2007 – 30,578 miles
  • 2005 – 29,407 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,411 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking badly on inner edges and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

31 tests since 21 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,411 miles (+205)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    72,411 miles
    Test number
    334680748906
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking badly on inner edges and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail72,206 miles (+58)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,206 miles
    Test number
    361368360932
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking badly on inner edges and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass72,148 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    72,148 miles
    Test number
    564032939139
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail72,147 miles (+2,537)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,147 miles
    Test number
    733281904205
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass69,610 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    69,610 miles
    Test number
    403571742791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail69,609 miles (+12,807)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,609 miles
    Test number
    378304187340
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 165/60r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass56,802 miles (+3,750)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    56,802 miles
    Test number
    994027676217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass53,052 miles (+3,593)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    53,052 miles
    Test number
    945314610081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (axle) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (axle) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass49,459 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    49,459 miles
    Test number
    415008636241
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Fail49,451 miles (+367)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,451 miles
    Test number
    591877944107
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass49,084 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    49,084 miles
    Test number
    624384142174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail49,071 miles (+73)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,071 miles
    Test number
    666523144418
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail48,998 miles (+1,434)9 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,998 miles
    Test number
    638075338609
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill behind rear axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass47,564 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    47,564 miles
    Test number
    203414798628
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  15. Fail47,564 miles (+1,258)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,564 miles
    Test number
    354506530711
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  16. Pass46,306 miles (+1,294)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    46,306 miles
    Test number
    949797974119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,012 miles (+1,708)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    45,012 miles
    Test number
    457459470490
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass43,304 miles (+1,949)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    43,304 miles
    Test number
    606882719306
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass41,355 miles (+1,726)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    41,355 miles
    Test number
    739765155035
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass39,629 miles (+1,272)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    39,629 miles
    Test number
    355209954077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,357 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    38,357 miles
    Test number
    956632953082
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel tank slightly corroded

  22. Fail38,357 miles (+1,274)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,357 miles
    Test number
    387682553087
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel tank slightly corroded

  23. Pass37,083 miles (+2,128)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    37,083 miles
    Test number
    106999352097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,955 miles (+1,561)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    34,955 miles
    Test number
    449226251076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass33,394 miles (+1,130)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    33,394 miles
    Test number
    332174050038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass32,264 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    32,264 miles
    Test number
    190977659098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail32,264 miles (+834)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,264 miles
    Test number
    791987459029
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  28. Pass31,430 miles (+852)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    31,430 miles
    Test number
    760780168045
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  29. Pass30,578 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    30,578 miles
    Test number
    160858957423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail30,578 miles (+1,171)2 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,578 miles
    Test number
    150907657404
    • FailureNearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  31. Pass29,407 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    29,407 miles
    Test number
    642645455333
    • NoteNail in tyre

Questions about V38 GEV

Does V38 GEV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V38 GEV expired on 31 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V38 GEV?
The MOT on V38 GEV expired on 31 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V38 GEV done?
V38 GEV was recorded at 72,411 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2025, an average of 2,183 miles a year.
Has V38 GEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V38 GEV has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on V38 GEV 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 V38 GEV find?
V38 GEV passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking badly on inner edges and sidewalls.

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