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Ford Fiesta

Red · Petrol · 2009 · 1,242 cc

L15 CEAMOT history

L15 CEA is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 28 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 182,782 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

L15 CEA red Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
182,782 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,982 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 CEA
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
28 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 CEA was last recorded at 182,782 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,778 miles · 21 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
10,982 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 182,782 miles
  • 2025 – 180,041 miles
  • 2023 – 166,310 miles
  • 2022 – 149,286 miles
  • 2021 – 122,027 miles
  • 2020 – 109,362 miles
  • 2018 – 99,045 miles
  • 2017 – 89,334 miles
  • 2016 – 79,434 miles
  • 2015 – 64,943 miles
  • 2014 – 51,147 miles
  • 2013 – 40,423 miles
  • 2012 – 36,384 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,782 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryBoth rear sills corroded but not excessiveRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp bracket broken but secureRecorded 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.

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front headlamp bracket broken but headlamp secure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 26 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,782 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    182,782 miles
    Test number
    630978434943
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear sills corroded but not excessive
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp bracket broken but secure

  2. Fail182,778 miles (+2,737)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,778 miles
    Test number
    457652126688
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear sills corroded but not excessive
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp bracket broken but secure

  3. Pass180,041 miles (+9)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    180,041 miles
    Test number
    200252249635
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp bracket broken but headlamp secure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear brake drums and both rear sill corners corroded but not excessive

  4. Fail180,032 miles (+13,722)5 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,032 miles
    Test number
    970987179711
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp bracket broken but headlamp secure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear brake drums and both rear sill corners corroded but not excessive

  5. Pass166,310 miles (+17,024)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    166,310 miles
    Test number
    814191737984
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass149,286 miles (+12,673)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    149,286 miles
    Test number
    691176161295
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass136,613 miles (+14,586)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    136,613 miles
    Test number
    250647877422
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner & on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner & on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass122,027 miles (+12,665)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    122,027 miles
    Test number
    576752715876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass109,362 miles (+10,317)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    109,362 miles
    Test number
    338355922363
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass99,045 miles (+9,711)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    99,045 miles
    Test number
    913792755149
    • AdvisoryNearside Road wheel slightly distorted front and rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perishing wearing close to wear markers
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn nearside and offside axle mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass89,334 miles (+9,900)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    89,334 miles
    Test number
    839718023780
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play at upper limit (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

  12. Pass79,434 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    79,434 miles
    Test number
    997895754120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre getting low and worn slightly inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system slightly rough strut top bearing (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn inside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn and uneven block wear inner edge

  13. Fail79,432 miles (+14,489)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,432 miles
    Test number
    383187482826
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre getting low and worn slightly inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system slightly rough strut top bearing (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn inside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn and uneven block wear inner edge

  14. Pass64,943 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    64,943 miles
    Test number
    512615082301
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has uneven block wear inner edge

  15. Fail64,943 miles (+13,796)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,943 miles
    Test number
    991659643011
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has uneven block wear inner edge

  16. Pass51,147 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    51,147 miles
    Test number
    528097164280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteFront brakes look to be getting thin

  17. Fail51,147 miles (+10,724)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,147 miles
    Test number
    886207064258
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteFront brakes look to be getting thin

  18. Pass40,423 miles (+4,039)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    40,423 miles
    Test number
    728575753289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,384 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    36,384 miles
    Test number
    607570802362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L15 CEA

Does L15 CEA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 CEA is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L15 CEA?
The MOT on L15 CEA is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 CEA done?
L15 CEA was recorded at 182,782 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 10,982 miles a year.
Has L15 CEA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 CEA has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L15 CEA 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 L15 CEA find?
L15 CEA passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; oil leak, but not excessive; both rear sills corroded but not excessive, and 1 more.

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