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Ford Fiesta

Blue · Petrol · 2016 · 1,596 cc

Y8 COUMOT history

Y8 COU is a blue petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 30 Sept 2016. Its MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026 and it has passed 7 of 12 MOT tests, with 78,151 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2025.

Y8 COU blue Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Aug 2026
Mileage
78,151 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2025
MOT tests
12
7 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,603 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 COU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
30 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 COU was last recorded at 78,151 miles on 15 Aug 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,149 miles · 14 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
9,603 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 78,151 miles
  • 2024 – 61,677 miles
  • 2023 – 47,265 miles
  • 2022 – 36,205 miles
  • 2021 – 28,114 miles
  • 2020 – 24,596 miles
  • 2019 – 20,651 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,151 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

12 tests since 20 Aug 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,151 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    78,151 miles
    Test number
    770384402605
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail78,149 miles (+16,472)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,149 miles
    Test number
    281869621982
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass61,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    61,677 miles
    Test number
    495673077121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail61,677 miles (+14,412)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,677 miles
    Test number
    920030643766
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass47,265 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    47,265 miles
    Test number
    696267955357
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail47,260 miles (+11,055)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,260 miles
    Test number
    353209709486
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass36,205 miles (+8,091)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    36,205 miles
    Test number
    698661106416
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass28,114 miles (+3,518)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    28,114 miles
    Test number
    561745554011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass24,596 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    24,596 miles
    Test number
    845040959200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail24,593 miles (+3,942)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,593 miles
    Test number
    453641557552
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  11. Pass20,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    20,651 miles
    Test number
    737519023283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail20,651 miles2 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,651 miles
    Test number
    468645947148
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Questions about Y8 COU

Does Y8 COU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y8 COU expired on 19 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y8 COU?
The MOT on Y8 COU expired on 19 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y8 COU done?
Y8 COU was recorded at 78,151 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2025, an average of 9,603 miles a year.
Has Y8 COU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 COU has failed 5 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on Y8 COU 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 Y8 COU find?
Y8 COU passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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