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Ford Fiesta

Red · Diesel · 2013 · 1,560 cc

L16 UKCMOT history

L16 UKC is a red diesel Ford Fiesta first used on 8 Oct 2013. Its MOT is valid until 15 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 125,186 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

L16 UKC red Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 May 2027
Mileage
125,186 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,400 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 UKC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
8 Oct 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 UKC was last recorded at 125,186 miles on 6 May 2026, 3,366 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,820 miles · 16 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,366 miles
Average per year
9,400 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,186 miles
  • 2025 – 121,820 miles
  • 2024 – 119,950 miles
  • 2023 – 117,194 miles
  • 2022 – 112,887 miles
  • 2021 – 103,923 miles
  • 2020 – 101,269 miles
  • 2019 – 84,872 miles
  • 2018 – 64,574 miles
  • 2017 – 48,233 miles
  • 2016 – 34,979 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,186 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 30 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,186 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2027
    Odometer
    125,186 miles
    Test number
    257601224476
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail125,186 miles (+3,366)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,186 miles
    Test number
    606537047099
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass121,820 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2026
    Odometer
    121,820 miles
    Test number
    568603814139
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  4. Fail121,814 miles (+1,864)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,814 miles
    Test number
    158331518344
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  5. Pass119,950 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2025
    Odometer
    119,950 miles
    Test number
    259054575565
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Fail119,950 miles (+2,756)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,950 miles
    Test number
    553990359332
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp light source and lamp not compatible both front (4.1.4 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass117,194 miles (+4,307)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    117,194 miles
    Test number
    169560413416
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bushes nearside and offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded outer casing

  8. Pass112,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2023
    Odometer
    112,887 miles
    Test number
    123091255662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail112,887 miles (+8,964)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,887 miles
    Test number
    504308848846
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass103,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    103,923 miles
    Test number
    387657779119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail103,923 miles (+2,654)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,923 miles
    Test number
    604494841875
    • Repaired at testDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass101,269 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    101,269 miles
    Test number
    336572798604
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • 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))

  13. Fail101,269 miles (+16,397)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,269 miles
    Test number
    775117110226
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • 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. Pass84,872 miles (+20,298)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    84,872 miles
    Test number
    163352292854
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorating

  15. Pass64,574 miles (+23)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    64,574 miles
    Test number
    464517660258
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  16. Fail64,551 miles (+16,318)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,551 miles
    Test number
    719110553121
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

  17. Pass48,233 miles (+13,254)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    48,233 miles
    Test number
    529713160583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,979 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    34,979 miles
    Test number
    645006528435
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L16 UKC

Does L16 UKC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 UKC is valid until 15 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 UKC?
The MOT on L16 UKC is valid until 15 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 UKC done?
L16 UKC was recorded at 125,186 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 9,400 miles a year.
Has L16 UKC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 UKC has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L16 UKC 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 UKC find?
L16 UKC passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush.

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