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Ford Fiesta

Green · Petrol · 2009 · 1,388 cc

L18 NLNMOT history

L18 NLN is a green petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 29 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 74,665 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2026.

L18 NLN green Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
74,665 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,623 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 NLN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
29 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 NLN was last recorded at 74,665 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 4,280 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
70,385 miles · 31 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,280 miles
Average per year
4,623 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,665 miles
  • 2025 – 70,385 miles
  • 2024 – 65,874 miles
  • 2023 – 58,582 miles
  • 2022 – 53,047 miles
  • 2021 – 48,330 miles
  • 2020 – 46,162 miles
  • 2019 – 40,130 miles
  • 2018 – 33,622 miles
  • 2017 – 28,403 miles
  • 2016 – 22,885 miles
  • 2015 – 20,342 miles
  • 2014 – 17,658 miles
  • 2013 – 14,059 miles
  • 2012 – 11,168 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,665 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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 pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 19 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,665 miles (+4,280)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    74,665 miles
    Test number
    304186636508
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass70,385 miles (+4,511)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    70,385 miles
    Test number
    417633572758
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  3. Pass65,874 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    65,874 miles
    Test number
    109767408233
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Fail65,870 miles (+7,288)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,870 miles
    Test number
    757306945507
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass58,582 miles (+5,535)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    58,582 miles
    Test number
    535928310198
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass53,047 miles (+4,717)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    53,047 miles
    Test number
    387142551794
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass48,330 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    48,330 miles
    Test number
    530174043034
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail48,330 miles (+2,168)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,330 miles
    Test number
    724758088793
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass46,162 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    46,162 miles
    Test number
    471274293900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail46,162 miles (+6,032)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,162 miles
    Test number
    521275177085
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass40,130 miles (+6,508)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    40,130 miles
    Test number
    361579866656
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass33,622 miles (+5,219)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    33,622 miles
    Test number
    499262697338
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass28,403 miles (+5,518)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    28,403 miles
    Test number
    938692158610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass22,885 miles (+2,543)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    22,885 miles
    Test number
    675478436044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass20,342 miles (+2,684)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    20,342 miles
    Test number
    105441735161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass17,658 miles (+3,599)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    17,658 miles
    Test number
    598118524139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass14,059 miles (+2,891)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    14,059 miles
    Test number
    968358633188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 rear seat belt not fully tested (child seat fitted)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has nail in tread

  18. Pass11,168 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    11,168 miles
    Test number
    555430842141
    • NoteNearside rear seat belt not fully tested (child seat fitted)

Questions about L18 NLN

Does L18 NLN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 NLN is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 NLN?
The MOT on L18 NLN is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 NLN done?
L18 NLN was recorded at 74,665 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 4,623 miles a year.
Has L18 NLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 NLN has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on L18 NLN 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 NLN find?
L18 NLN passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 4 more.

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