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Ford Fiesta

White · Petrol · 2010 · 1,242 cc

L16 SYAMOT history

L16 SYA is a white petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 26 Nov 2010. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 95,818 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

L16 SYA white Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
95,818 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,340 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 SYA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
26 Nov 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 SYA was last recorded at 95,818 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 8,085 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,733 miles · 14 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
8,085 miles
Average per year
6,340 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,818 miles
  • 2024 – 87,733 miles
  • 2023 – 80,135 miles
  • 2022 – 73,801 miles
  • 2021 – 67,397 miles
  • 2020 – 63,993 miles
  • 2019 – 59,412 miles
  • 2018 – 51,366 miles
  • 2017 – 44,438 miles
  • 2016 – 38,085 miles
  • 2015 – 30,873 miles
  • 2014 – 24,598 miles
  • 2013 – 19,372 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,818 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

17 tests since 25 Nov 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,818 miles (+8,085)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    95,818 miles
    Test number
    447203263074
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass87,733 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    87,733 miles
    Test number
    363915560770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail87,733 miles (+7,598)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,733 miles
    Test number
    514097142920
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass80,135 miles (+6,334)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    80,135 miles
    Test number
    408999776665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass73,801 miles (+6,404)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    73,801 miles
    Test number
    160616395317
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass67,397 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    67,397 miles
    Test number
    234534558793
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle mounting (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle mounting (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  7. Fail67,397 miles (+3,404)3 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,397 miles
    Test number
    341031800062
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle mounting (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle mounting (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  8. Pass63,993 miles (+4,581)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    63,993 miles
    Test number
    973855558351
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass59,412 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    59,412 miles
    Test number
    221382051503
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail59,412 miles (+8,046)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,412 miles
    Test number
    307336165244
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Backbox Blowing (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass51,366 miles (+6,928)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    51,366 miles
    Test number
    728310488360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass44,438 miles (+6,353)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    44,438 miles
    Test number
    112339875366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,085 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    38,085 miles
    Test number
    288223956557
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Fail38,081 miles (+7,208)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,081 miles
    Test number
    824209119947
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Pass30,873 miles (+6,275)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    30,873 miles
    Test number
    622507191593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass24,598 miles (+5,226)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    24,598 miles
    Test number
    355404144378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass19,372 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    19,372 miles
    Test number
    159739923327
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L16 SYA

Does L16 SYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 SYA is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L16 SYA?
The MOT on L16 SYA is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 SYA done?
L16 SYA was recorded at 95,818 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 6,340 miles a year.
Has L16 SYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 SYA has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on L16 SYA 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 SYA find?
L16 SYA passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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