Ford logo

Ford Fiesta

Black · Petrol · 2015 · 998 cc

L16 CTSMOT history

L16 CTS is a black petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 30 Apr 2015. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 79,063 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

L16 CTS black Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Fiesta, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 May 2027
Mileage
79,063 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,280 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for L16 CTS in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
L16 CTS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
30 Apr 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 CTS was last recorded at 79,063 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 9,873 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,190 miles · 29 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
9,873 miles
Average per year
7,280 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,063 miles
  • 2025 – 69,190 miles
  • 2024 – 57,879 miles
  • 2023 – 48,425 miles
  • 2022 – 42,062 miles
  • 2021 – 35,956 miles
  • 2020 – 34,957 miles
  • 2019 – 28,059 miles
  • 2018 – 20,521 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,063 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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

13 tests since 14 Apr 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,063 miles (+9,873)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    79,063 miles
    Test number
    239670094042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass69,190 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2026
    Odometer
    69,190 miles
    Test number
    851098579747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail69,190 miles (+11,311)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,190 miles
    Test number
    372241401923
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  4. Pass57,879 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    57,879 miles
    Test number
    636369302154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail57,856 miles (+9,431)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,856 miles
    Test number
    483257225848
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  6. Pass48,425 miles (+6,363)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2024
    Odometer
    48,425 miles
    Test number
    801554399442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass42,062 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2023
    Odometer
    42,062 miles
    Test number
    450131442310
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective front exhaust flexi corroded (6.1.2 (a))
  8. Fail42,062 miles (+6,106)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,062 miles
    Test number
    485548785318
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective front exhaust flexi corroded (6.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass35,956 miles (+999)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2022
    Odometer
    35,956 miles
    Test number
    109525065575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass34,957 miles (+6,898)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    34,957 miles
    Test number
    662654707838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass28,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    28,059 miles
    Test number
    384312821989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail28,059 miles (+7,538)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,059 miles
    Test number
    894510734603
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass20,521 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    20,521 miles
    Test number
    225724632852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 CTS

Does L16 CTS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 CTS is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 CTS?
The MOT on L16 CTS is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 CTS done?
L16 CTS was recorded at 79,063 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 7,280 miles a year.
Has L16 CTS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 CTS has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on L16 CTS 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 L16 CTS find?
L16 CTS passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

Browse all L16C registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.