Ford Fiesta
Red · Petrol · 2014 · 998 cc
L18 ARAMOT history
L18 ARA is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 30 Dec 2014. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 97,148 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 97,148 mi
- At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 9 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 8,029 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L18 ARA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Fiesta
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 30 Dec 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L18 ARA was last recorded at 97,148 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 7,425 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 89,723 miles · 14 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,425 miles
- Average per year
- 8,029 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 97,148 miles
- 2025 – 89,723 miles
- 2024 – 81,572 miles
- 2023 – 71,236 miles
- 2022 – 61,581 miles
- 2021 – 55,231 miles
- 2020 – 51,313 miles
- 2019 – 43,028 miles
- 2018 – 32,891 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass97,148 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025
Full MOT history
12 tests since 13 Jan 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass97,148 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 97,148 miles
- Test number
- 958673878030
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail97,148 miles (+7,425)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,148 miles
- Test number
- 620271021814
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass89,723 miles (+8,151)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 89,723 miles
- Test number
- 801761788204
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass81,572 miles (+10,336)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 81,572 miles
- Test number
- 264028715263
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryBonnet hard to open
Pass71,236 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 71,236 miles
- Test number
- 198618963359
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail71,236 miles (+9,655)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,236 miles
- Test number
- 804783904353
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass61,581 miles (+6,350)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 61,581 miles
- Test number
- 752358398152
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass55,231 miles (+3,918)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 55,231 miles
- Test number
- 938336882578
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass51,313 miles (+8,285)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 51,313 miles
- Test number
- 515522190486
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,028 miles (+10,137)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 43,028 miles
- Test number
- 982742032065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,891 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 32,891 miles
- Test number
- 359744779951
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail32,891 miles1 dangerous1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,891 miles
- Test number
- 895151648094
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about L18 ARA
- Does L18 ARA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 ARA is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L18 ARA?
- The MOT on L18 ARA is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L18 ARA done?
- L18 ARA was recorded at 97,148 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 8,029 miles a year.
- Has L18 ARA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L18 ARA has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on L18 ARA 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 L18 ARA find?
- L18 ARA passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded.
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