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Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,242 cc

L16 DRMMOT history

L16 DRM is a black petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 30 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 131,439 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

L16 DRM black Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
131,439 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,277 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 DRM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 DRM was last recorded at 131,439 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 6,955 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,484 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,955 miles
Average per year
8,277 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,439 miles
  • 2025 – 124,484 miles
  • 2024 – 119,545 miles
  • 2023 – 112,004 miles
  • 2022 – 105,371 miles
  • 2021 – 99,647 miles
  • 2020 – 95,738 miles
  • 2019 – 90,690 miles
  • 2018 – 81,950 miles
  • 2017 – 72,628 miles
  • 2016 – 63,061 miles
  • 2015 – 48,813 miles
  • 2014 – 35,506 miles
  • 2013 – 19,794 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,439 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 27 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,439 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    131,439 miles
    Test number
    724238801292
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail131,439 miles (+6,955)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,439 miles
    Test number
    251076978663
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass124,484 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    124,484 miles
    Test number
    704319531144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail124,484 miles (+4,939)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,484 miles
    Test number
    620205803686
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass119,545 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    119,545 miles
    Test number
    866676881635
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four springs corroded at bottom sections (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn slightly on very inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail119,545 miles (+7,541)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,545 miles
    Test number
    773162907965
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear of back box corroded and large hole (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four springs corroded at bottom sections (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn slightly on very inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass112,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    112,004 miles
    Test number
    847842517237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail112,004 miles (+6,633)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,004 miles
    Test number
    196422826600
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass105,371 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    105,371 miles
    Test number
    445260591907
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Fail105,371 miles (+5,724)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,371 miles
    Test number
    724037391642
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass99,647 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    99,647 miles
    Test number
    931543472008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail99,644 miles (+3,906)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,644 miles
    Test number
    744675994276
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass95,738 miles (+5,048)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    95,738 miles
    Test number
    534527790831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass90,690 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    90,690 miles
    Test number
    473612062388
    • AdvisoryWiper blades smearing slightly

  15. Fail90,690 miles (+8,740)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,690 miles
    Test number
    654542499561
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWiper blades smearing slightly

  16. Pass81,950 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    81,950 miles
    Test number
    613707442822
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  17. Fail81,950 miles (+9,322)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,950 miles
    Test number
    380438197487
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  18. Pass72,628 miles (+9,567)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    72,628 miles
    Test number
    826002060730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass63,061 miles (+14,248)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    63,061 miles
    Test number
    196007059678
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass48,813 miles (+13,307)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    48,813 miles
    Test number
    991214525329
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear nail in tread and starting to crack
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust sheild loose

  21. Pass35,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    35,506 miles
    Test number
    928403864200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail35,506 miles (+3,574)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,506 miles
    Test number
    959516154256
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass31,932 miles (+12,138)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    31,932 miles
    Test number
    519218374066
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  24. Pass19,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    19,794 miles
    Test number
    338148953035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 DRM

Does L16 DRM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 DRM is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 DRM?
The MOT on L16 DRM is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 DRM done?
L16 DRM was recorded at 131,439 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 8,277 miles a year.
Has L16 DRM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 DRM has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L16 DRM 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 DRM find?
L16 DRM passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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