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Ford Fiesta

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,399 cc

K40 JSLMOT history

K40 JSL is a silver diesel Ford Fiesta first used on 15 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 125,171 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

K40 JSL silver Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Fiesta, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 May 2027
Mileage
125,171 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,850 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 JSL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,399 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
15 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 JSL was last recorded at 125,171 miles on 5 May 2026, 4,372 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,799 miles · 29 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,372 miles
Average per year
6,850 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,171 miles
  • 2025 – 120,799 miles
  • 2024 – 115,219 miles
  • 2023 – 110,224 miles
  • 2022 – 107,445 miles
  • 2021 – 98,315 miles
  • 2020 – 94,182 miles
  • 2019 – 80,112 miles
  • 2018 – 70,017 miles
  • 2017 – 63,849 miles
  • 2016 – 51,366 miles
  • 2015 – 48,752 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,171 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront subframe/outer sills corroding

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.

  • Outer sills corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear axle carrier bushes worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear axle carrier buses slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 9 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,171 miles (+4,372)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2027
    Odometer
    125,171 miles
    Test number
    576714235534
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe/outer sills corroding

  2. Pass120,799 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2026
    Odometer
    120,799 miles
    Test number
    487914782244
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sills corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axle carrier bushes worn

  3. Fail120,797 miles (+5,578)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,797 miles
    Test number
    815424430236
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sills corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axle carrier bushes worn

  4. Pass115,219 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2025
    Odometer
    115,219 miles
    Test number
    448938108175
    • AdvisoryRear axle carrier buses slightly worn

  5. Fail115,218 miles (+4,994)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,218 miles
    Test number
    425698421416
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear axle carrier buses slightly worn

  6. Pass110,224 miles (+2,779)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    110,224 miles
    Test number
    735069865171
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass107,445 miles (+9,130)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    107,445 miles
    Test number
    476854133032
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle mounting bushes slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted restricting inspection

  8. Pass98,315 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    98,315 miles
    Test number
    277630673977
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure.
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer outer skin heavily corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail98,315 miles (+4,133)3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,315 miles
    Test number
    724072351702
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure.
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer outer skin heavily corroded.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre + Tyre wearing out of shape.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass94,182 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    94,182 miles
    Test number
    921008415590
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF + OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Fail94,182 miles (+14,070)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,182 miles
    Test number
    284777459254
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF + OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass80,112 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    80,112 miles
    Test number
    246251838944
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer outer skin corroded

  13. Fail80,112 miles (+10,095)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,112 miles
    Test number
    614188752448
    • MajorEmissions not tested Engine oil level too high (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer outer skin corroded

  14. Pass70,017 miles (+6,168)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    70,017 miles
    Test number
    891621082715
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass63,849 miles (+12,483)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    63,849 miles
    Test number
    615737454446
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass51,366 miles (+2,614)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    51,366 miles
    Test number
    777724563543
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass48,752 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    48,752 miles
    Test number
    779688165016
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs heavily worn, advise

Questions about K40 JSL

Does K40 JSL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 JSL is valid until 18 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on K40 JSL?
The MOT on K40 JSL is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K40 JSL done?
K40 JSL was recorded at 125,171 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 6,850 miles a year.
Has K40 JSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 JSL has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on K40 JSL 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 K40 JSL find?
K40 JSL passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front subframe/outer sills corroding.

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