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Ford Fiesta

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,299 cc

Y878 CDUMOT history

Y878 CDU is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 27 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 26,318 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.

Y878 CDU red Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Feb 2027
Mileage
26,318 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
886 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y878 CDU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y878 CDU was last recorded at 26,318 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 1,708 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
24,610 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,708 miles
Average per year
886 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 26,318 miles
  • 2025 – 24,610 miles
  • 2024 – 22,959 miles
  • 2023 – 22,240 miles
  • 2022 – 21,598 miles
  • 2020 – 20,973 miles
  • 2019 – 20,427 miles
  • 2018 – 19,635 miles
  • 2017 – 18,895 miles
  • 2016 – 18,252 miles
  • 2015 – 17,376 miles
  • 2014 – 16,678 miles
  • 2013 – 15,712 miles
  • 2012 – 15,083 miles
  • 2011 – 13,941 miles
  • 2010 – 13,175 miles
  • 2009 – 12,348 miles
  • 2008 – 11,483 miles
  • 2007 – 10,622 miles
  • 2006 – 8,895 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass26,318 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass26,318 miles (+1,708)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    26,318 miles
    Test number
    365901071693
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass24,610 miles (+1,651)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    24,610 miles
    Test number
    916083600212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass22,959 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    22,959 miles
    Test number
    676074620200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail22,876 miles (+636)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,876 miles
    Test number
    595688438631
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass22,240 miles (+642)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    22,240 miles
    Test number
    287454850052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass21,598 miles (+625)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    21,598 miles
    Test number
    243310941663
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass20,973 miles (+546)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    20,973 miles
    Test number
    513453342831
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass20,427 miles (+792)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    20,427 miles
    Test number
    599423825588
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass19,635 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    19,635 miles
    Test number
    482372214647
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMinor damage near side head lamp
    • AdvisorySlight play in OSR suspension strut top mount
  10. Fail19,627 miles (+732)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,627 miles
    Test number
    232107217256
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in OSR suspension strut top mount
  11. Pass18,895 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    18,895 miles
    Test number
    848403046698
    • 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)
  12. Fail18,884 miles (+632)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,884 miles
    Test number
    506709273687
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • 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)
  13. Pass18,252 miles (+876)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    18,252 miles
    Test number
    198635216995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass17,376 miles (+698)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    17,376 miles
    Test number
    599690765109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass16,678 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    16,678 miles
    Test number
    119153664192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail16,678 miles (+966)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,678 miles
    Test number
    169923764162
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
  17. Pass15,712 miles (+629)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    15,712 miles
    Test number
    545319063116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  18. Pass15,083 miles (+1,142)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    15,083 miles
    Test number
    228357472468
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  19. Pass13,941 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    13,941 miles
    Test number
    215852871456
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside front wiper blade slightly split.
  20. Fail13,941 miles (+766)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,941 miles
    Test number
    389031671176
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside front wiper blade slightly split.
  21. Pass13,175 miles (+827)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    13,175 miles
    Test number
    340751360133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass12,348 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    12,348 miles
    Test number
    613833559131
    • 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)
  23. Fail12,348 miles (+865)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,348 miles
    Test number
    902893959121
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)
  24. Pass11,483 miles (+861)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    11,483 miles
    Test number
    372942768190
    • NoteOffside front wiper blade slightly split.
  25. Pass10,622 miles (+1,727)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    10,622 miles
    Test number
    252361377165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass8,895 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    8,895 miles
    Test number
    860947056159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y878 CDU

Does Y878 CDU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y878 CDU is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y878 CDU?
The MOT on Y878 CDU is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y878 CDU done?
Y878 CDU was recorded at 26,318 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 886 miles a year.
Has Y878 CDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y878 CDU has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on Y878 CDU 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 Y878 CDU find?
Y878 CDU passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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