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Ford Fiesta

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc

K40 LYXMOT history

K40 LYX is a black petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 30 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 81,326 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

K40 LYX black Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
81,326 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,677 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 LYX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 LYX was last recorded at 81,326 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,324 miles · 18 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
6,677 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 81,326 miles
  • 2024 – 64,411 miles
  • 2022 – 59,988 miles
  • 2021 – 54,275 miles
  • 2020 – 40,946 miles
  • 2019 – 32,007 miles
  • 2018 – 26,863 miles
  • 2017 – 18,583 miles
  • 2016 – 15,931 miles
  • 2015 – 11,550 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,326 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Coil spring corroded Both Corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both axle bushes worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear axle corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass81,326 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    81,326 miles
    Test number
    151702712086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail81,324 miles (+3,995)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,324 miles
    Test number
    566594594296
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass77,329 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    77,329 miles
    Test number
    725024447755
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both axle bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
  4. Fail77,329 miles (+12,918)2 dangerous9 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,329 miles
    Test number
    428956069311
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour Flashing white (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant low , possible just the lower radiator hose clip or the hose,
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both axle bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
  5. Pass64,411 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    64,411 miles
    Test number
    916044850870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail64,410 miles (+4,422)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,410 miles
    Test number
    907314596220
    • 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))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass59,988 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    59,988 miles
    Test number
    885137467403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail59,974 miles (+5,699)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,974 miles
    Test number
    965863638527
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  9. Pass54,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    54,275 miles
    Test number
    339694434007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail54,275 miles (+5,247)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,275 miles
    Test number
    182274976268
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass49,028 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    49,028 miles
    Test number
    378978084211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail49,027 miles (+8,081)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,027 miles
    Test number
    469293672516
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear silencer (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass40,946 miles (+8,939)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    40,946 miles
    Test number
    929896827055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass32,007 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    32,007 miles
    Test number
    855319379363
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  15. Fail32,007 miles (+5,144)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,007 miles
    Test number
    373208936287
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  16. Pass26,863 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    26,863 miles
    Test number
    176808636782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail26,862 miles (+8,279)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,862 miles
    Test number
    806261798760
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  18. Pass18,583 miles (+2,652)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    18,583 miles
    Test number
    210009529987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass15,931 miles (+4,381)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    15,931 miles
    Test number
    203210682705
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  20. Pass11,550 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    11,550 miles
    Test number
    306790465185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K40 LYX

Does K40 LYX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 LYX is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on K40 LYX?
The MOT on K40 LYX is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K40 LYX done?
K40 LYX was recorded at 81,326 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 6,677 miles a year.
Has K40 LYX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 LYX has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on K40 LYX 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 LYX find?
K40 LYX passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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