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Ford Fiesta

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,242 cc

L16 FLAMOT history

L16 FLA is a black petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 26 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 112,950 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2026.

L16 FLA black Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 May 2027
Mileage
112,950 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2026
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,643 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 FLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
26 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 May 2027
Latest MOT test
28 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 FLA was last recorded at 112,950 miles on 28 May 2026, 5,058 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,892 miles · 6 May 2025
Between the last two tests
5,058 miles
Average per year
7,643 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,950 miles
  • 2025 – 107,892 miles
  • 2024 – 100,930 miles
  • 2023 – 96,222 miles
  • 2022 – 90,292 miles
  • 2021 – 86,412 miles
  • 2020 – 70,520 miles
  • 2019 – 55,433 miles
  • 2018 – 47,376 miles
  • 2017 – 41,337 miles
  • 2016 – 36,921 miles
  • 2015 – 32,684 miles
  • 2014 – 24,036 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,950 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test off mirror

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 9 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,950 miles (+5,058)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2027
    Odometer
    112,950 miles
    Test number
    905278286135
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass107,892 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2026
    Odometer
    107,892 miles
    Test number
    193374608366
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test off mirror
  3. Fail107,892 miles (+6,962)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,892 miles
    Test number
    263692214946
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test off mirror
  4. Pass100,930 miles (+355)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    100,930 miles
    Test number
    665687934794
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail100,575 miles (+4,353)1 dangerous2 major1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,575 miles
    Test number
    939669110570
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test off mirror
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch under cover insecure
  6. Pass96,222 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    96,222 miles
    Test number
    219929054353
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))
  7. Fail96,217 miles (+5,925)1 dangerous8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,217 miles
    Test number
    274218230920
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass90,292 miles (+3,880)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    90,292 miles
    Test number
    258451474820
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass86,412 miles (+15,892)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    86,412 miles
    Test number
    857331441004
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  10. Pass70,520 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    70,520 miles
    Test number
    120300078706
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail70,519 miles (+15,086)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,519 miles
    Test number
    439494101191
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass55,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    55,433 miles
    Test number
    219880151375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail55,432 miles (+8,056)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,432 miles
    Test number
    541015758060
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt pretensioner deployed (7.1.4 (a))
  14. Pass47,376 miles (+29)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    47,376 miles
    Test number
    681737567637
    • AdvisoryRear springs corroded
  15. Fail47,347 miles (+6,010)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,347 miles
    Test number
    614450343523
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear springs corroded
  16. Pass41,337 miles (+4,416)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    41,337 miles
    Test number
    403964898959
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on edges
  17. Pass36,921 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    36,921 miles
    Test number
    933736983443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail36,880 miles (+4,196)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,880 miles
    Test number
    681498932309
    • FailureOffside Direction indicator missing mirror indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror inscure
  19. Pass32,684 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    32,684 miles
    Test number
    757570490954
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn uneven
    • AdvisoryRear child seat
  20. Fail32,684 miles (+8,648)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,684 miles
    Test number
    357263002745
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn uneven
    • AdvisoryRear child seat
  21. Pass24,036 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    24,036 miles
    Test number
    819262784229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 FLA

Does L16 FLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 FLA is valid until 27 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 FLA?
The MOT on L16 FLA is valid until 27 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 FLA done?
L16 FLA was recorded at 112,950 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026, an average of 7,643 miles a year.
Has L16 FLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 FLA has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2025.
Has the mileage on L16 FLA 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 FLA find?
L16 FLA passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 3 more.

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