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Ford Fiesta

Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 1,242 cc

L18 SWGMOT history

L18 SWG is a silver petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 31 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 38,565 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

L18 SWG silver Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
38,565 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,088 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 SWG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
31 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 SWG was last recorded at 38,565 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 5,504 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
33,061 miles · 15 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,504 miles
Average per year
2,088 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 38,565 miles
  • 2025 – 33,061 miles
  • 2024 – 29,961 miles
  • 2023 – 28,993 miles
  • 2022 – 27,400 miles
  • 2021 – 26,867 miles
  • 2020 – 26,311 miles
  • 2019 – 25,568 miles
  • 2018 – 24,078 miles
  • 2017 – 22,095 miles
  • 2016 – 20,013 miles
  • 2015 – 17,177 miles
  • 2014 – 15,509 miles
  • 2013 – 14,085 miles
  • 2012 – 10,231 miles
  • 2011 – 7,675 miles
  • 2010 – 5,207 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,565 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,565 miles (+5,504)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    38,565 miles
    Test number
    786361006847
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass33,061 miles (+3,100)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    33,061 miles
    Test number
    971116000199
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc's pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coolant leak

  3. Pass29,961 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    29,961 miles
    Test number
    674340701800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail29,953 miles (+960)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,953 miles
    Test number
    724490811082
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine coolant level low

  5. Pass28,993 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    28,993 miles
    Test number
    980273512960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail28,993 miles (+1,593)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,993 miles
    Test number
    363441019517
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror insecure glass insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass27,400 miles (+533)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    27,400 miles
    Test number
    194690942341
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass26,867 miles (+556)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    26,867 miles
    Test number
    839147275127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flex section deteriorated

  9. Pass26,311 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    26,311 miles
    Test number
    236783332962
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail26,311 miles (+743)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,311 miles
    Test number
    197845111326
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail25,568 miles (+1,490)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,568 miles
    Test number
    882966586642
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass24,078 miles (+1,983)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    24,078 miles
    Test number
    154458093195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass22,095 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    22,095 miles
    Test number
    334940613713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail22,095 miles (+2,082)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,095 miles
    Test number
    125982089347
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Pass20,013 miles (+2,836)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    20,013 miles
    Test number
    476109518124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass17,177 miles (+1,668)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    17,177 miles
    Test number
    312201216354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass15,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    15,509 miles
    Test number
    428015764292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail15,509 miles (+1,424)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,509 miles
    Test number
    146055464209
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteOffside front tyre cracking on tread blocks

  19. Pass14,085 miles (+1,677)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    14,085 miles
    Test number
    725089563287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass12,408 miles (+2,177)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    12,408 miles
    Test number
    355553603148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass10,231 miles (+2,556)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    10,231 miles
    Test number
    799155402183
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  22. Pass7,675 miles (+2,468)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    7,675 miles
    Test number
    166387381478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass5,207 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    5,207 miles
    Test number
    200126580060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 SWG

Does L18 SWG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 SWG is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 SWG?
The MOT on L18 SWG is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 SWG done?
L18 SWG was recorded at 38,565 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 2,088 miles a year.
Has L18 SWG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 SWG has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on L18 SWG 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 SWG find?
L18 SWG passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; coil spring corroded both front, and 7 more.

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