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Ford Fiesta

Red · Petrol · 2009 · 1,242 cc

K20 ELJMOT history

K20 ELJ is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 1 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 121,862 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

K20 ELJ red Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
121,862 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,571 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K20 ELJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K20 ELJ was last recorded at 121,862 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,860 miles · 28 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
7,571 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,862 miles
  • 2025 – 117,051 miles
  • 2024 – 104,505 miles
  • 2023 – 93,319 miles
  • 2022 – 81,679 miles
  • 2021 – 69,066 miles
  • 2020 – 57,809 miles
  • 2019 – 50,959 miles
  • 2018 – 41,359 miles
  • 2017 – 34,243 miles
  • 2016 – 30,742 miles
  • 2015 – 27,315 miles
  • 2014 – 24,196 miles
  • 2013 – 19,767 miles
  • 2012 – 15,073 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,862 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake Imbalance of 25% Across Rear Axle
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD on Inner & Outer Edges, Out of Shape & Close to Legal Limit @ 2.5mm - 195/50R15 (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Inner & Outer Edges - 195/50R15 (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking Slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front tyre bead slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 21 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,862 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    121,862 miles
    Test number
    759391769222
    • AdvisoryBrake Imbalance of 25% Across Rear Axle
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD on Inner & Outer Edges, Out of Shape & Close to Legal Limit @ 2.5mm - 195/50R15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Inner & Outer Edges - 195/50R15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking Slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Fail121,860 miles (+4,809)7 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,860 miles
    Test number
    590481276055
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front “Flexi” Severely Deteriorated/ Corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing Arm Bushes, Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Worn/Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD on Inner & Outer Edges, Out of Shape & Close to Legal Limit @ 2.5mm - 195/50R15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Inner & Outer Edges - 195/50R15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking Slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass117,051 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    117,051 miles
    Test number
    953159427719
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Out of Shape, Worn on Inner Edge & Close to Legal Limit @ 2.5mm - 195/50R15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to Legal Limit @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure, Resting on Rear Silencer

  4. Fail117,051 miles (+12,546)2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,051 miles
    Test number
    188331106447
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both Sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Out of Shape, Worn on Inner Edge & Close to Legal Limit @ 2.5mm - 195/50R15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to Legal Limit @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure, Resting on Rear Silencer

  5. Pass104,505 miles (+11,186)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    104,505 miles
    Test number
    307848794095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass93,319 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    93,319 miles
    Test number
    400851563521
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail93,317 miles (+11,638)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,317 miles
    Test number
    158619656030
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass81,679 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    81,679 miles
    Test number
    526714923960
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Fail81,679 miles (+12,613)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,679 miles
    Test number
    110897008617
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle front mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle front mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass69,066 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    69,066 miles
    Test number
    599384916310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail69,066 miles (+11,257)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,066 miles
    Test number
    142073017038
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass57,809 miles (+6,850)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    57,809 miles
    Test number
    712691384256
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass50,959 miles (+9,600)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    50,959 miles
    Test number
    238534751105
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass41,359 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    41,359 miles
    Test number
    339725618475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail41,359 miles (+7,116)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,359 miles
    Test number
    199184870698
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRoad wheel more than one fixing missing two front two rear (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass34,243 miles (+3,501)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    34,243 miles
    Test number
    894815325311
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre bead slightly distorted
    • AdvisoryAll tyres starting to perish

  17. Pass30,742 miles (+3,427)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    30,742 miles
    Test number
    582758144783
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre bead slightly distorted
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose

  18. Pass27,315 miles (+3,119)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    27,315 miles
    Test number
    527857935294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,196 miles (+4,429)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    24,196 miles
    Test number
    497790434245
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perishing

  20. Pass19,767 miles (+4,694)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    19,767 miles
    Test number
    138126523227
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have perish cracks in tread area

  21. Pass15,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    15,073 miles
    Test number
    959654832238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K20 ELJ

Does K20 ELJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K20 ELJ is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on K20 ELJ?
The MOT on K20 ELJ is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K20 ELJ done?
K20 ELJ was recorded at 121,862 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 7,571 miles a year.
Has K20 ELJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K20 ELJ has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on K20 ELJ 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 K20 ELJ find?
K20 ELJ passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 7 advisories: brake imbalance of 25% across rear axle; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner & outer edges, out of shape & close to legal limit @ 2.5mm - 195/50r15, and 4 more.

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