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Ford Fiesta

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,299 cc

V48 FDLMOT history

V48 FDL is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 30 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 46,278 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
46,278 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,449 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V48 FDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V48 FDL was last recorded at 46,278 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 494 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Jul 2015: 34,123 miles, lower than 240,256 miles on 22 Jul 2014.

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
45,784 miles · 21 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
494 miles
Average per year
1,449 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 46,278 miles
  • 2025 – 45,784 miles
  • 2024 – 44,675 miles
  • 2023 – 43,773 miles
  • 2022 – 41,719 miles
  • 2021 – 40,640 miles
  • 2020 – 39,823 miles
  • 2019 – 38,675 miles
  • 2018 – 37,542 miles
  • 2017 – 36,253 miles
  • 2016 – 35,257 miles
  • 2015 – 34,123 miles
  • 2014 – 240,256 miles
  • 2013 – 30,474 miles
  • 2012 – 28,477 miles
  • 2011 – 26,966 miles
  • 2010 – 25,225 miles
  • 2009 – 23,685 miles
  • 2008 – 21,904 miles
  • 2007 – 18,684 miles
  • 2006 – 17,251 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,278 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass46,278 miles (+494)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    46,278 miles
    Test number
    911549693685
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass45,784 miles (+1,109)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    45,784 miles
    Test number
    831286893262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass44,675 miles (+902)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    44,675 miles
    Test number
    886894097519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass43,773 miles (+2,054)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    43,773 miles
    Test number
    515723819294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass41,719 miles (+1,079)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    41,719 miles
    Test number
    384027090045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass40,640 miles (+817)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    40,640 miles
    Test number
    630947586057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass39,823 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    39,823 miles
    Test number
    277369721848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail39,809 miles (+1,134)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,809 miles
    Test number
    556128797253
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  9. Pass38,675 miles (+1,133)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    38,675 miles
    Test number
    955241225135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass37,542 miles (+1,289)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    37,542 miles
    Test number
    571349870806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass36,253 miles (+996)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    36,253 miles
    Test number
    859075071895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass35,257 miles (+1,134)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    35,257 miles
    Test number
    157012324957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,123 miles (-206,133)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    34,123 miles
    Test number
    369893205472
    • NoteAdvise that both rear tyres are showing signs of perrishing on sidewalls ok at time of test
    • NoteAdvise that the o/s front tyre is wearing on the iside edge
  14. Pass240,256 miles (+209,782)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    240,256 miles
    Test number
    525273504265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,474 miles (+1,997)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    30,474 miles
    Test number
    287039593147
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass28,477 miles (+1,511)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    28,477 miles
    Test number
    219352802219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass26,966 miles (+1,741)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    26,966 miles
    Test number
    805523701241
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  18. Pass25,225 miles (+1,540)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    25,225 miles
    Test number
    134762200207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,685 miles (+1,781)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    23,685 miles
    Test number
    510414199187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,904 miles (+3,220)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    21,904 miles
    Test number
    651360898189
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass18,684 miles (+1,433)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    18,684 miles
    Test number
    331954787100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,251 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    17,251 miles
    Test number
    783162796115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V48 FDL

Does V48 FDL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V48 FDL is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V48 FDL?
The MOT on V48 FDL is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V48 FDL done?
V48 FDL was recorded at 46,278 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 1,449 miles a year.
Has V48 FDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V48 FDL has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on V48 FDL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Jul 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V48 FDL find?
V48 FDL passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi.

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