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White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc

K8 WXLMOT history

K8 WXL is a white petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 14 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 68,626 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

K8 WXL white Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Fiesta, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
68,626 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,886 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 WXL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
14 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 WXL was last recorded at 68,626 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 7,406 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,220 miles · 2 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7,406 miles
Average per year
3,886 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,626 miles
  • 2025 – 61,220 miles
  • 2024 – 49,606 miles
  • 2023 – 39,528 miles
  • 2022 – 38,953 miles
  • 2021 – 38,366 miles
  • 2020 – 38,190 miles
  • 2019 – 36,153 miles
  • 2018 – 33,055 miles
  • 2017 – 30,013 miles
  • 2016 – 28,241 miles
  • 2015 – 25,914 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,626 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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 Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass68,626 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    68,626 miles
    Test number
    462245349898
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail68,625 miles (+7,405)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,625 miles
    Test number
    275951548956
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass61,220 miles (+11,614)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    61,220 miles
    Test number
    524590121380
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass49,606 miles (+59)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    49,606 miles
    Test number
    169186142873
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail49,547 miles (+10,019)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,547 miles
    Test number
    684050264364
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass39,528 miles (+575)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    39,528 miles
    Test number
    166651650026
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass38,953 miles (+89)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    38,953 miles
    Test number
    640405175648
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  8. Pass38,864 miles (+498)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    38,864 miles
    Test number
    404555547225
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass38,366 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    38,366 miles
    Test number
    224875127822
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, Out of Shape & Insufficient Tyre Pressure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel And Slight play in Universal Joint in Steering Column (2.3 (a) (i))

  10. Fail38,366 miles (+176)5 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,366 miles
    Test number
    452087461609
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, Out of Shape & Insufficient Tyre Pressure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel And Slight play in Universal Joint in Steering Column (2.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass38,190 miles (+2,037)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    38,190 miles
    Test number
    374298426122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass36,153 miles (+3,098)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    36,153 miles
    Test number
    737219805271
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass33,055 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    33,055 miles
    Test number
    735287030629
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  14. Fail33,055 miles (+3,042)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,055 miles
    Test number
    124333893987
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  15. Pass30,013 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    30,013 miles
    Test number
    191357071020
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Fail30,013 miles (+1,772)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,013 miles
    Test number
    804748169719
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass28,241 miles (+2,327)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    28,241 miles
    Test number
    547398159843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    25,914 miles
    Test number
    826868495178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K8 WXL

Does K8 WXL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 WXL is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on K8 WXL?
The MOT on K8 WXL is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K8 WXL done?
K8 WXL was recorded at 68,626 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 3,886 miles a year.
Has K8 WXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 WXL has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on K8 WXL 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 K8 WXL find?
K8 WXL passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: hazard warning switch faulty; oil leak, but not excessive.

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