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Ford Fiesta

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,299 cc

Y257 SDLMOT history

Y257 SDL is a silver petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 26 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 29 Apr 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 74,377 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2024.

Y257 SDL silver Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Fiesta, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Apr 2025
Mileage
74,377 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2024
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,352 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y257 SDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
26 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y257 SDL was last recorded at 74,377 miles on 30 Apr 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Sept 2016: 34,143 miles, lower than 35,878 miles on 10 Sept 2016.

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
74,377 miles · 24 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,352 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 74,377 miles
  • 2022 – 67,661 miles
  • 2021 – 62,369 miles
  • 2018 – 58,831 miles
  • 2017 – 46,933 miles
  • 2016 – 34,143 miles
  • 2015 – 26,617 miles
  • 2014 – 25,663 miles
  • 2013 – 24,635 miles
  • 2012 – 23,229 miles
  • 2011 – 21,589 miles
  • 2010 – 20,422 miles
  • 2009 – 18,990 miles
  • 2008 – 17,653 miles
  • 2007 – 15,787 miles
  • 2006 – 13,565 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,377 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,377 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    74,377 miles
    Test number
    635043148222
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail74,377 miles (+6,716)6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,377 miles
    Test number
    191820105171
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  3. Pass67,661 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2023
    Odometer
    67,661 miles
    Test number
    243567923160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail67,651 miles (+5,282)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,651 miles
    Test number
    600483414653
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass62,369 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    62,369 miles
    Test number
    894414585806
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail62,359 miles (+3,528)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,359 miles
    Test number
    682373224933
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass58,831 miles (+136)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    58,831 miles
    Test number
    148012861959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail58,695 miles (+11,762)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,695 miles
    Test number
    999866222458
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass46,933 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    46,933 miles
    Test number
    145252633582
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  10. Fail46,924 miles (+12,781)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,924 miles
    Test number
    869361914023
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cords exposed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Pass34,143 miles (-1,735)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    34,143 miles
    Test number
    310704617841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail35,878 miles (+1,735)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,878 miles
    Test number
    183569228231
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

  13. Fail34,143 miles (+7,526)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,143 miles
    Test number
    561000921464
    • FailureNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear has a nail in it

  14. Pass26,617 miles (+954)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    26,617 miles
    Test number
    557610475048
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass25,663 miles (+1,028)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    25,663 miles
    Test number
    267417274077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass24,635 miles (+1,406)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    24,635 miles
    Test number
    487294973030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass23,229 miles (+1,640)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    23,229 miles
    Test number
    555143772041
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  18. Pass21,589 miles (+1,167)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    21,589 miles
    Test number
    897559961098
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  19. Pass20,422 miles (+1,432)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    20,422 miles
    Test number
    674259460030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  20. Pass18,990 miles (+1,337)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    18,990 miles
    Test number
    161721479097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass17,653 miles (+1,866)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    17,653 miles
    Test number
    170808158413
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass15,787 miles (+2,222)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    15,787 miles
    Test number
    761755477087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass13,565 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    13,565 miles
    Test number
    502628966068
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside wiper rubber split on ends

Questions about Y257 SDL

Does Y257 SDL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y257 SDL expired on 29 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y257 SDL?
The MOT on Y257 SDL expired on 29 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y257 SDL done?
Y257 SDL was recorded at 74,377 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2024, an average of 3,352 miles a year.
Has Y257 SDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y257 SDL has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on Y257 SDL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Sept 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y257 SDL find?
Y257 SDL passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2024 with 1 advisory: front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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