Ford Fiesta
Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,299 cc
V61 XBEMOT history
V61 XBE is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 68,550 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 68,550 mi
- At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 15 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 1,749 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V61 XBE
- 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
- 1 Sept 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V61 XBE was last recorded at 68,550 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 61 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 68,489 miles · 11 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 61 miles
- Average per year
- 1,749 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 68,550 miles
- 2024 – 65,954 miles
- 2023 – 63,534 miles
- 2022 – 61,846 miles
- 2017 – 61,772 miles
- 2016 – 57,610 miles
- 2015 – 53,315 miles
- 2014 – 48,860 miles
- 2013 – 47,269 miles
- 2012 – 45,681 miles
- 2011 – 43,878 miles
- 2010 – 42,075 miles
- 2009 – 39,807 miles
- 2008 – 37,685 miles
- 2007 – 35,802 miles
- 2006 – 34,060 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass68,550 miles
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryUnderside corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2017
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2010
Full MOT history
25 tests since 23 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass68,550 miles (+61)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 68,550 miles
- Test number
- 484284704526
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside corroded
Fail68,489 miles (+2,535)6 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,489 miles
- Test number
- 464871767462
- MajorNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside corroded
Pass65,954 miles (+2,420)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 65,954 miles
- Test number
- 494730639768
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,534 miles (+1,688)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 63,534 miles
- Test number
- 530912933975
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. @24 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass61,846 miles (+74)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 61,846 miles
- Test number
- 622778502698
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,772 miles (+4,162)8 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,772 miles
- Test number
- 862903918039
- FailureHeadlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Rear Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear rear brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault flashing (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Pass57,610 miles (+4,295)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 57,610 miles
- Test number
- 279407620849
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
Pass53,315 miles (+4,455)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 53,315 miles
- Test number
- 822260638245
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
Pass48,860 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 48,860 miles
- Test number
- 245773884053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,848 miles (+1,579)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,848 miles
- Test number
- 536369974064
- FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Pass47,269 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 47,269 miles
- Test number
- 548362583040
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail47,269 miles (+1,588)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,269 miles
- Test number
- 818822583061
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass45,681 miles (+1,803)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 45,681 miles
- Test number
- 515381982095
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteCentre exhaust slightly corroded
Pass43,878 miles3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 43,878 miles
- Test number
- 829932081097
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteNearside mirror is insecure
- NoteOffside front anti roll-bar link rod (both rubbers are split)
Fail43,878 miles (+1,803)5 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,878 miles
- Test number
- 658882581094
- FailureBrake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteNearside mirror is insecure
- NoteOffside front anti roll-bar link rod (both rubbers are split)
Pass42,075 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 42,075 miles
- Test number
- 571884980066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,075 miles (+2,268)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,075 miles
- Test number
- 404524880094
- FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Pass39,807 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 39,807 miles
- Test number
- 860786379020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,804 miles (+2,119)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,804 miles
- Test number
- 760315479075
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)
- FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Pass37,685 miles (+14)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 37,685 miles
- Test number
- 532464878069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,671 miles (+1,869)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,671 miles
- Test number
- 612080278075
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass35,802 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 35,802 miles
- Test number
- 930445787094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,802 miles (+1,742)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,802 miles
- Test number
- 163385787079
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass34,060 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 34,060 miles
- Test number
- 103242886431
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,044 miles5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,044 miles
- Test number
- 482272186040
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Questions about V61 XBE
- Does V61 XBE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V61 XBE is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on V61 XBE?
- The MOT on V61 XBE is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V61 XBE done?
- V61 XBE was recorded at 68,550 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 1,749 miles a year.
- Has V61 XBE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V61 XBE has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on V61 XBE 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 V61 XBE find?
- V61 XBE passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front brake hose slightly twisted; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.
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