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Ford Fiesta

Green · Diesel · 2009 · 1,560 cc

L13 LCOMOT history

L13 LCO is a green diesel Ford Fiesta first used on 1 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 140,608 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

L13 LCO green Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Fiesta, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
140,608 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,762 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 LCO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 LCO was last recorded at 140,608 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Apr 2016: 50,016 miles, lower than 56,015 miles on 18 Apr 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
140,607 miles · 16 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
8,762 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,608 miles
  • 2024 – 136,185 miles
  • 2023 – 128,943 miles
  • 2022 – 120,714 miles
  • 2021 – 106,703 miles
  • 2020 – 99,387 miles
  • 2019 – 91,185 miles
  • 2018 – 80,176 miles
  • 2017 – 70,572 miles
  • 2016 – 59,903 miles
  • 2015 – 43,382 miles
  • 2014 – 35,921 miles
  • 2013 – 27,210 miles
  • 2012 – 17,209 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,608 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside & Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front subframe sprayed with protective paint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,608 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    140,608 miles
    Test number
    380086307191
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside & Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail140,607 miles (+4,422)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,607 miles
    Test number
    349569434892
    • MajorBoot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside & Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass136,185 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    136,185 miles
    Test number
    332144262838
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Fail136,185 miles (+7,242)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,185 miles
    Test number
    492950054260
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass128,943 miles (+8,229)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    128,943 miles
    Test number
    513289726414
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass120,714 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    120,714 miles
    Test number
    546516693977
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe sprayed with protective paint

  7. Fail120,712 miles (+14,009)2 dangerous8 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,712 miles
    Test number
    464004594509
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail hose clamped (1.1.12 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe sprayed with protective paint

  8. Pass106,703 miles (+232)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    106,703 miles
    Test number
    570193622447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail106,471 miles (+7,084)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,471 miles
    Test number
    149319538722
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryX 2 fuel lines slightly corroded.

  10. Pass99,387 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    99,387 miles
    Test number
    959573208976
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail99,386 miles (+8,201)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,386 miles
    Test number
    763068365075
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass91,185 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    91,185 miles
    Test number
    853922352722
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail91,185 miles (+11,009)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,185 miles
    Test number
    273483504064
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass80,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    80,176 miles
    Test number
    455991103650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail80,176 miles (+9,604)1 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,176 miles
    Test number
    124595558420
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

  16. Pass70,572 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    70,572 miles
    Test number
    203099085352
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail70,570 miles (+10,667)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,570 miles
    Test number
    817383515454
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass59,903 miles (+9,887)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    59,903 miles
    Test number
    607768775456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,016 miles (-5,999)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    50,016 miles
    Test number
    347254723759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail56,015 miles (+12,633)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,015 miles
    Test number
    180175830401
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass43,382 miles (+7,461)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    43,382 miles
    Test number
    186028095090
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  22. Pass35,921 miles (+8,711)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    35,921 miles
    Test number
    418030654067
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass27,210 miles (+10,001)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    27,210 miles
    Test number
    135401953056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass17,209 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    17,209 miles
    Test number
    149109452449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L13 LCO

Does L13 LCO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 LCO is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 LCO?
The MOT on L13 LCO is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 LCO done?
L13 LCO was recorded at 140,608 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 8,762 miles a year.
Has L13 LCO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 LCO has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L13 LCO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Apr 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L13 LCO find?
L13 LCO passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside; rear suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle, and 1 more.

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