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Ford Fiesta

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,242 cc

L16 ESNMOT history

L16 ESN is a silver petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 22 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 106,317 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2026.

L16 ESN silver Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jun 2027
Mileage
106,317 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,052 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 ESN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
22 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 ESN was last recorded at 106,317 miles on 4 Jun 2026, 6,307 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,010 miles · 17 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
6,307 miles
Average per year
6,052 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,317 miles
  • 2025 – 100,010 miles
  • 2024 – 91,587 miles
  • 2023 – 81,670 miles
  • 2022 – 75,586 miles
  • 2021 – 70,682 miles
  • 2020 – 66,249 miles
  • 2019 – 60,518 miles
  • 2018 – 55,846 miles
  • 2017 – 51,102 miles
  • 2016 – 45,797 miles
  • 2015 – 37,794 miles
  • 2014 – 31,583 miles
  • 2013 – 26,258 miles
  • 2012 – 21,173 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,317 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryExhaust flex weakening
  • AdvisoryFuel tank heatshield slightly loose
  • AdvisoryRear wiper split

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 9 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,317 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    106,317 miles
    Test number
    181993350432
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flex weakening
    • AdvisoryFuel tank heatshield slightly loose
    • AdvisoryRear wiper split

  2. Fail106,317 miles (+6,307)1 repaired2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,317 miles
    Test number
    139628003354
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flex weakening
    • AdvisoryFuel tank heatshield slightly loose
    • AdvisoryRear wiper split

  3. Pass100,010 miles (+8,423)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    100,010 miles
    Test number
    673602806938
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished
    • AdvisorySlight play in inner rack knuckles
    • AdvisoryExhaust system and flexi pipe corroded

  4. Pass91,587 miles (+9,917)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    91,587 miles
    Test number
    991029348140
    • AdvisoryDamage to Offside side repeater
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass81,670 miles (+6,084)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    81,670 miles
    Test number
    541239001652
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Sill corroded.

  6. Pass75,586 miles (+4,904)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    75,586 miles
    Test number
    112883477898
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass70,682 miles (+4,433)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    70,682 miles
    Test number
    862383379025
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement h frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement h frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass66,249 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    66,249 miles
    Test number
    940895809442
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement h frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement h frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail66,249 miles (+5,731)1 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,249 miles
    Test number
    366486391378
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement h frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement h frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass60,518 miles (+4,672)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    60,518 miles
    Test number
    260492042065
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass55,846 miles (+4,744)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    55,846 miles
    Test number
    767689487866
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass51,102 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    51,102 miles
    Test number
    986106069159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Fail51,102 miles (+5,305)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,102 miles
    Test number
    784562933315
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass45,797 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    45,797 miles
    Test number
    509371902860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail45,797 miles (+8,003)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,797 miles
    Test number
    826600367589
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

  16. Fail37,794 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,794 miles
    Test number
    896714015139
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  17. Pass37,794 miles (+6,211)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    37,794 miles
    Test number
    957794515176
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  18. Pass31,583 miles (+5,325)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    31,583 miles
    Test number
    306629514129
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  19. Fail26,258 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,258 miles
    Test number
    667853513196
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  20. Pass26,258 miles (+5,085)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    26,258 miles
    Test number
    789553613197
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  21. Pass21,173 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    21,173 miles
    Test number
    749430932195
    • 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)

Questions about L16 ESN

Does L16 ESN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 ESN is valid until 18 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 ESN?
The MOT on L16 ESN is valid until 18 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 ESN done?
L16 ESN was recorded at 106,317 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2026, an average of 6,052 miles a year.
Has L16 ESN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 ESN has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L16 ESN 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 ESN find?
L16 ESN passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside obligatory mirror slightly loose; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer, and 4 more.

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