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Ford Fiesta

Blue · Petrol · 2010 · 1,596 cc

L16 SPLMOT history

L16 SPL is a blue petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 15 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 97,850 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

L16 SPL blue Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
97,850 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,511 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 SPL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
15 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 SPL was last recorded at 97,850 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 741 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,109 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
741 miles
Average per year
5,511 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,850 miles
  • 2025 – 97,109 miles
  • 2024 – 96,275 miles
  • 2023 – 94,969 miles
  • 2022 – 93,109 miles
  • 2021 – 90,355 miles
  • 2020 – 87,194 miles
  • 2019 – 79,974 miles
  • 2018 – 70,537 miles
  • 2017 – 65,018 miles
  • 2016 – 56,420 miles
  • 2015 – 49,357 miles
  • 2014 – 40,706 miles
  • 2013 – 29,630 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,850 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 11 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,850 miles (+741)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    97,850 miles
    Test number
    214307974292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass97,109 miles (+834)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    97,109 miles
    Test number
    584851031753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass96,275 miles (+1,306)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    96,275 miles
    Test number
    382666352238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass94,969 miles (+1,860)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    94,969 miles
    Test number
    839811467629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass93,109 miles (+2,754)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    93,109 miles
    Test number
    784204816839
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  6. Pass90,355 miles (+3,161)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    90,355 miles
    Test number
    827431122925
    • 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))
  7. Pass87,194 miles (+7,220)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    87,194 miles
    Test number
    967088613989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass79,974 miles (+9,437)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    79,974 miles
    Test number
    812892298177
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside front wheel bearing.
  9. Pass70,537 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    70,537 miles
    Test number
    579388590570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail70,506 miles (+5,488)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,506 miles
    Test number
    290771614885
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Position lamp showing white light to the rear blue light showing to rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass65,018 miles (+8,598)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    65,018 miles
    Test number
    521857264026
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass56,420 miles (+7,063)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    56,420 miles
    Test number
    580420369102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,357 miles (+8,651)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    49,357 miles
    Test number
    228932485180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,706 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    40,706 miles
    Test number
    128132134232
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has slight wear on inner edge of tread
    • NoteNearside rear tyre misshapen on inner edge of tread
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge of tread
  15. Fail40,706 miles (+11,076)2 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,706 miles
    Test number
    589222734235
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has slight wear on inner edge of tread
    • NoteNearside rear tyre misshapen on inner edge of tread
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge of tread
  16. Pass29,630 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    29,630 miles
    Test number
    566344153250
    • NoteSlight knocking noise from steering rack area

Questions about L16 SPL

Does L16 SPL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 SPL is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 SPL?
The MOT on L16 SPL is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 SPL done?
L16 SPL was recorded at 97,850 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 5,511 miles a year.
Has L16 SPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 SPL has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on L16 SPL 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 SPL find?
L16 SPL passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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