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Ford Fiesta

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc

L18 LWPMOT history

L18 LWP is a white petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 19 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 159,464 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.

L18 LWP white Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jan 2027
Mileage
159,464 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
10 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,728 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 LWP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
19 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 LWP was last recorded at 159,464 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 192 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,272 miles · 15 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
192 miles
Average per year
8,728 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 159,464 miles
  • 2024 – 141,175 miles
  • 2023 – 123,334 miles
  • 2022 – 120,909 miles
  • 2021 – 120,460 miles
  • 2019 – 118,815 miles
  • 2018 – 117,794 miles
  • 2016 – 100,789 miles
  • 2015 – 65,835 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,464 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Hazard warning switch faulty

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 2 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,464 miles (+192)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    159,464 miles
    Test number
    708419676835
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail159,272 miles (+18,097)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,272 miles
    Test number
    384540905684
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass141,175 miles (+288)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    141,175 miles
    Test number
    825291310667
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail140,887 miles (+17,553)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,887 miles
    Test number
    278889678599
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass123,334 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    123,334 miles
    Test number
    914647628137
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail123,334 miles (+2,425)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,334 miles
    Test number
    326021154958
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass120,909 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    120,909 miles
    Test number
    153539130008
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  8. Fail120,909 miles (+449)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,909 miles
    Test number
    952327240211
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  9. Pass120,460 miles (+936)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    120,460 miles
    Test number
    382717112248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass119,524 miles (+709)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    119,524 miles
    Test number
    423147355024
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass118,815 miles (+1,021)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    118,815 miles
    Test number
    364960849432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass117,794 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    117,794 miles
    Test number
    492312493416
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Fail117,794 miles (+17,005)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,794 miles
    Test number
    111807633086
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass100,789 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    100,789 miles
    Test number
    799484404832
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm 195.50.15 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside wing mirror damaged

  15. Fail100,789 miles (+34,954)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,789 miles
    Test number
    791822625257
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm 195.50.15 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside wing mirror damaged

  16. Pass65,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    65,835 miles
    Test number
    828562095052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail65,835 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,835 miles
    Test number
    469402395008
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L18 LWP

Does L18 LWP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 LWP is valid until 3 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 LWP?
The MOT on L18 LWP is valid until 3 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 LWP done?
L18 LWP was recorded at 159,464 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 8,728 miles a year.
Has L18 LWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 LWP has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L18 LWP 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 LWP find?
L18 LWP passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front road wheel slightly distorted; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm, and 1 more.

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