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Ford Fiesta

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc

X27 ARKMOT history

X27 ARK is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 16 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 71,883 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

X27 ARK red Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
71,883 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,181 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X27 ARK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
16 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X27 ARK was last recorded at 71,883 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 4,711 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
67,172 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,711 miles
Average per year
5,181 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,883 miles
  • 2025 – 67,172 miles
  • 2024 – 62,685 miles
  • 2023 – 47,567 miles
  • 2022 – 41,530 miles
  • 2021 – 39,789 miles
  • 2020 – 37,823 miles
  • 2019 – 36,369 miles
  • 2018 – 29,443 miles
  • 2017 – 24,029 miles
  • 2016 – 19,206 miles
  • 2015 – 15,028 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,883 miles
  • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 9 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,883 miles (+4,711)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    71,883 miles
    Test number
    130491355081
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass67,172 miles (+4,487)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    67,172 miles
    Test number
    124371805021
    • AdvisoryExhaust heatshields loose

  3. Pass62,685 miles (+15,118)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    62,685 miles
    Test number
    700990796610
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass47,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    47,567 miles
    Test number
    558363652540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail47,566 miles (+6,036)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,566 miles
    Test number
    739529063992
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass41,530 miles (+1,741)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    41,530 miles
    Test number
    598368868155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass39,789 miles (+1,966)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    39,789 miles
    Test number
    264089495236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass37,823 miles (+1,454)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    37,823 miles
    Test number
    853435001221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass36,369 miles (+2,534)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    36,369 miles
    Test number
    595423271923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass33,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    33,835 miles
    Test number
    262160274536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail33,835 miles (+4,392)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,835 miles
    Test number
    951940281405
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass29,443 miles (+5,414)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    29,443 miles
    Test number
    590885659670
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass24,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    24,029 miles
    Test number
    234692706081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail24,029 miles (+4,823)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,029 miles
    Test number
    121670968039
    • FailureAxle swivel joint has excessive play both rear axle bushes (2.5.A.3b)

  15. Pass19,206 miles (+4,178)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    19,206 miles
    Test number
    973466602337
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass15,028 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    15,028 miles
    Test number
    469768865009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X27 ARK

Does X27 ARK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X27 ARK is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on X27 ARK?
The MOT on X27 ARK is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X27 ARK done?
X27 ARK was recorded at 71,883 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 5,181 miles a year.
Has X27 ARK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X27 ARK has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on X27 ARK 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 X27 ARK find?
X27 ARK passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 6 advisories: all direction indicators slightly discoloured; front exhaust mounting defective; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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