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Ford Fiesta

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,242 cc

VPP 297MOT history

VPP 297 is a black petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 31 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 107,638 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

VPP 297 black Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Fiesta, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
107,638 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,480 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VPP 297
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

VPP 297 was last recorded at 107,638 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 2,675 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,963 miles · 24 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,675 miles
Average per year
5,480 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,638 miles
  • 2025 – 104,963 miles
  • 2024 – 101,410 miles
  • 2023 – 91,392 miles
  • 2022 – 82,385 miles
  • 2021 – 77,129 miles
  • 2020 – 73,124 miles
  • 2019 – 69,024 miles
  • 2018 – 64,334 miles
  • 2017 – 60,918 miles
  • 2016 – 57,426 miles
  • 2015 – 51,920 miles
  • 2014 – 46,035 miles
  • 2013 – 39,735 miles
  • 2012 – 32,934 miles
  • 2011 – 25,036 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,638 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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 Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,638 miles (+2,675)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    107,638 miles
    Test number
    187242514989
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass104,963 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    104,963 miles
    Test number
    425375619994
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail104,963 miles (+3,553)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,963 miles
    Test number
    660527755234
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass101,410 miles (+10,018)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    101,410 miles
    Test number
    533996386367
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  5. Pass91,392 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    91,392 miles
    Test number
    492649500850
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust heat sheild loose

  6. Fail91,392 miles (+9,007)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,392 miles
    Test number
    161317056536
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust heat sheild loose

  7. Pass82,385 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    82,385 miles
    Test number
    631082007753
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail82,385 miles (+5,256)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,385 miles
    Test number
    860893748498
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass77,129 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    77,129 miles
    Test number
    964986449205
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both sides on front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks on inner side wall and between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs have slight corrosion on inner surface

  10. Fail77,129 miles (+4,005)2 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,129 miles
    Test number
    142194386981
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction air freshners (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both sides on front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks on inner side wall and between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs have slight corrosion on inner surface

  11. Pass73,124 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    73,124 miles
    Test number
    997594429217
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  12. Fail73,124 miles (+4,100)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,124 miles
    Test number
    910870972744
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  13. Pass69,024 miles (+4,690)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    69,024 miles
    Test number
    115815217447
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass64,334 miles (+3,416)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2019
    Odometer
    64,334 miles
    Test number
    760281620338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  15. Pass60,918 miles (+3,492)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2018
    Odometer
    60,918 miles
    Test number
    555520302634
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges, underinflated on arrival, reflated to 32psi (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass57,426 miles (+5,506)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    57,426 miles
    Test number
    316114274683
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate cracked
    • AdvisorySlight damage to nearside front tyre outer wall

  17. Pass51,920 miles (+5,885)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    51,920 miles
    Test number
    257408845173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,035 miles (+6,300)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    46,035 miles
    Test number
    195741344150
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNerside front and rear offside front and rear tyres has cuts to outer side walls no cords showing

  19. Pass39,735 miles (+6,801)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    39,735 miles
    Test number
    879260873121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail32,934 miles3 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,934 miles
    Test number
    598071472139
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre sidewall cut but no cords showing.
    • NoteOffside front tyre sidewall cut but no cords showing.
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on edges.

  21. Pass32,934 miles (+7,898)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    32,934 miles
    Test number
    628461972122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre sidewall cut but no cords showing.
    • NoteOffside front tyre sidewall cut but no cords showing.
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on edges.

  22. Pass25,036 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    25,036 miles
    Test number
    216821381138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about VPP 297

What vehicle is registration VPP 297 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VPP 297 on a black petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 31 Jul 2008. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does VPP 297 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VPP 297 is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on VPP 297?
The MOT on VPP 297 is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VPP 297 done?
VPP 297 was recorded at 107,638 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 5,480 miles a year.
Has VPP 297 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VPP 297 has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on VPP 297 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 VPP 297 find?
VPP 297 passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside front position lamp light intensity obviously reduced.

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