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When is the MOT due for YY57 SMX?

The MOT for YY57 SMX is valid and due for renewal on or before 10 April 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of YY57 SMX?

The recorded mileage for YY57 SMX is 146,621 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is YY57 SMX ULEZ compliant?

Yes, YY57 SMX (FORD FIESTA) meets Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) standards and is exempt from daily ULEZ charges in London.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

2008 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · YY57 SMX

YY57 SMX

2008 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 21 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 146,621 miles. MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027.

Make & Model: FORD FIESTA
Year / Origin: 2008 · Beverley / Hull
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 10 Apr 2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 146,621 mi
ULEZ Compliance: ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.2L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

2008

Engine

1242cc

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YY57 SMX Key Findings

27 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2026
146,621 miles recorded at latest MOT
10 historical MOT failures
6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (30 mentions)

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YY57 SMX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 31 Oct 2026, 14:04

MOT Analysis

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27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Fiesta (YY57 SMX) between December 2010 and March 2026.

The record contains 17 passes and 10 failures.

The most recent test on 27 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (30 issues), Lighting (23 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 68 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.

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YY57 SMX Mileage History

07/12/201025,710 mi
13/12/201025,712 mi+2 mi
17/12/201129,819 mi+4,107 mi
06/12/201234,278 mi+4,459 mi
12/12/201344,446 mi+10,168 mi
12/12/201455,246 mi+10,800 mi
12/12/201455,246 mi
27/11/201566,069 mi+10,823 mi
25/11/201680,396 mi+14,327 mi
28/11/201680,396 mi
12/10/201791,505 mi+11,109 mi
05/11/201894,248 mi+2,743 mi
24/10/2019105,737 mi+11,489 mi
24/10/2019105,737 mi
04/11/2020117,558 mi+11,821 mi
05/11/2020117,558 mi
09/03/2021120,216 mi+2,658 mi
10/03/2021120,219 mi+3 mi
12/04/2022120,613 mi+394 mi
12/04/2022120,613 mi
06/04/2023127,591 mi+6,978 mi
05/04/2024135,627 mi+8,036 mi
08/04/2024135,629 mi+2 mi
03/04/2025140,307 mi+4,678 mi
04/04/2025140,309 mi+2 mi
27/03/2026146,621 mi+6,312 mi
27/03/2026146,621 mi

Average of roughly 7,902 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.

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ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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Average MOT pass rate (60%)

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