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Ford Fiesta

Red · Petrol · 2009 · 1,242 cc

L16 NSCMOT history

L16 NSC is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 31 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 84,143 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2026.

L16 NSC red Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jun 2027
Mileage
84,143 mi
At MOT on 26 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,175 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 NSC
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
31 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 NSC was last recorded at 84,143 miles on 26 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,143 miles · 25 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,175 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,143 miles
  • 2025 – 78,739 miles
  • 2024 – 71,750 miles
  • 2023 – 60,848 miles
  • 2022 – 55,553 miles
  • 2021 – 51,059 miles
  • 2020 – 46,449 miles
  • 2019 – 42,299 miles
  • 2018 – 40,190 miles
  • 2017 – 35,572 miles
  • 2016 – 30,802 miles
  • 2015 – 26,977 miles
  • 2014 – 23,029 miles
  • 2013 – 18,779 miles
  • 2012 – 14,024 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,143 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryExhaust flexi brokenRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryUnderside components corrodedRecorded 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,143 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    84,143 miles
    Test number
    578131573567
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi broken
    • AdvisoryUnderside components corroded

  2. Fail84,143 miles (+5,404)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,143 miles
    Test number
    772164162918
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderside components corroded

  3. Pass78,739 miles (+8)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    78,739 miles
    Test number
    729580235869
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFull exhaust system heavily corroded

  4. Fail78,731 miles (+6,981)2 dangerous6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,731 miles
    Test number
    944527922578
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes out when brake pedal pressed (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (feed to brake cylinder) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant below minimum mark
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  5. Pass71,750 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    71,750 miles
    Test number
    337468173792
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) knocking hard, requires attention.
    • AdvisoryCoolant level below minimum
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi deteriorated and slightly leaking
    • AdvisoryOil level at minimum

  6. Fail71,750 miles (+10,902)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,750 miles
    Test number
    184365378883
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) knocking hard, requires attention.
    • AdvisoryCoolant level below minimum
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi deteriorated and slightly leaking
    • AdvisoryOil level at minimum

  7. Pass60,848 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    60,848 miles
    Test number
    782272511597
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail60,848 miles (+5,295)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,848 miles
    Test number
    386261042769
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass55,553 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    55,553 miles
    Test number
    727910853307
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail55,553 miles (+4,494)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,553 miles
    Test number
    859805820023
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass51,059 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    51,059 miles
    Test number
    589056505838
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail51,059 miles (+4,610)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,059 miles
    Test number
    788705300000
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror insecure wing mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam axle bushes (5.1.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass46,449 miles (+4,150)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    46,449 miles
    Test number
    596615851677
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  14. Pass42,299 miles (+2,109)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    42,299 miles
    Test number
    178937749630
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  15. Pass40,190 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    40,190 miles
    Test number
    309959208207
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  16. Fail40,190 miles (+4,618)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,190 miles
    Test number
    381829621945
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  17. Pass35,572 miles (+4,770)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    35,572 miles
    Test number
    501648410456
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass30,802 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    30,802 miles
    Test number
    648581193919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail30,802 miles (+3,825)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,802 miles
    Test number
    483480690453
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass26,977 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    26,977 miles
    Test number
    286627302721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail26,977 miles (+3,948)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,977 miles
    Test number
    396249108833
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureRear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil filter corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield insecure

  22. Pass23,029 miles (+4,250)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    23,029 miles
    Test number
    175656734383
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has some cracks appearing in tread

  23. Pass18,779 miles (+4,755)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    18,779 miles
    Test number
    177886533354
    • 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)
    • NoteFront brake disks corroded

  24. Pass14,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    14,024 miles
    Test number
    165382842366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 NSC

Does L16 NSC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 NSC is valid until 29 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 NSC?
The MOT on L16 NSC is valid until 29 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 NSC done?
L16 NSC was recorded at 84,143 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2026, an average of 5,175 miles a year.
Has L16 NSC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 NSC has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L16 NSC 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 NSC find?
L16 NSC passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: coolant leak; exhaust flexi broken; underside components corroded.

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