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Ford Fiesta

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,299 cc

Y233 SEOMOT history

Y233 SEO is a black petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 31 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 37,594 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

Y233 SEO black Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
37,594 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,426 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y233 SEO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y233 SEO was last recorded at 37,594 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 1,790 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
35,804 miles · 14 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,790 miles
Average per year
1,426 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 37,594 miles
  • 2025 – 35,804 miles
  • 2024 – 33,515 miles
  • 2023 – 30,883 miles
  • 2022 – 25,563 miles
  • 2017 – 25,434 miles
  • 2016 – 24,252 miles
  • 2015 – 22,658 miles
  • 2014 – 21,221 miles
  • 2013 – 19,380 miles
  • 2012 – 16,991 miles
  • 2011 – 15,182 miles
  • 2010 – 14,265 miles
  • 2009 – 13,735 miles
  • 2008 – 12,353 miles
  • 2007 – 12,163 miles
  • 2006 – 8,855 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,594 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe front bush (5.3.4 (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/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass37,594 miles (+1,790)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    37,594 miles
    Test number
    426629520507
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass35,804 miles (+2,289)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    35,804 miles
    Test number
    438767880676
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass33,515 miles (+2,632)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    33,515 miles
    Test number
    849117989774
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass30,883 miles (+5,320)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    30,883 miles
    Test number
    252210049838
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass25,563 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    25,563 miles
    Test number
    101719770320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail25,523 miles (+89)4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,523 miles
    Test number
    131347353408
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  7. Pass25,434 miles (+1,182)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    25,434 miles
    Test number
    700239490107
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  8. Pass24,252 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    24,252 miles
    Test number
    279113998452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Fail24,252 miles (+1,594)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,252 miles
    Test number
    156342725243
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass22,658 miles (+1,437)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    22,658 miles
    Test number
    409795515014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass21,221 miles (+1,841)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    21,221 miles
    Test number
    745388404056
    • DangerousOffside rear tyre perished badly on inner wall.

  12. Pass19,380 miles (+2,389)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    19,380 miles
    Test number
    619154713021
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished

  13. Pass16,991 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    16,991 miles
    Test number
    346319612025
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished

  14. Fail16,991 miles (+1,809)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,991 miles
    Test number
    646538312095
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished

  15. Pass15,182 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    15,182 miles
    Test number
    875448211082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAll tyres perished

  16. Fail15,182 miles (+917)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,182 miles
    Test number
    849378611087
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAll tyres perished

  17. Pass14,265 miles (+530)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    14,265 miles
    Test number
    881856020033
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront tyres perished

  18. Pass13,735 miles (+1,382)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    13,735 miles
    Test number
    224424719016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass12,353 miles (+190)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    12,353 miles
    Test number
    454696318088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass12,163 miles (+3,308)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    12,163 miles
    Test number
    550521917089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass8,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    8,855 miles
    Test number
    714719316007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail8,855 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,855 miles
    Test number
    153489816441
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about Y233 SEO

Does Y233 SEO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y233 SEO is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y233 SEO?
The MOT on Y233 SEO is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y233 SEO done?
Y233 SEO was recorded at 37,594 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 1,426 miles a year.
Has Y233 SEO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y233 SEO has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on Y233 SEO 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 Y233 SEO find?
Y233 SEO passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe front bush; offside rear sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe front bush.

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