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Ford Fiesta

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,596 cc

L18 USKMOT history

L18 USK is a black petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 16 Dec 2010. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 127,950 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

L18 USK black Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
127,950 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,080 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 USK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
16 Dec 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 USK was last recorded at 127,950 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,947 miles · 24 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
9,080 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 127,950 miles
  • 2024 – 121,421 miles
  • 2023 – 115,215 miles
  • 2022 – 113,886 miles
  • 2021 – 93,495 miles
  • 2020 – 81,611 miles
  • 2019 – 70,000 miles
  • 2018 – 56,798 miles
  • 2016 – 38,039 miles
  • 2015 – 26,265 miles
  • 2014 – 25,375 miles
  • 2013 – 18,792 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,950 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 26 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,950 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    127,950 miles
    Test number
    927997286289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play

  2. Fail127,947 miles (+6,526)3 dangerous10 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,947 miles
    Test number
    667246377329
    • DangerousNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass121,421 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    121,421 miles
    Test number
    304459979826
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail121,413 miles (+6,198)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,413 miles
    Test number
    455197005558
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass115,215 miles (+1,329)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    115,215 miles
    Test number
    943714428929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass113,886 miles (+8,883)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    113,886 miles
    Test number
    715638536783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass105,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    105,003 miles
    Test number
    434338619230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail105,003 miles (+11,508)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,003 miles
    Test number
    218064792258
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass93,495 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    93,495 miles
    Test number
    845461146656
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail93,493 miles (+11,882)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,493 miles
    Test number
    610662409985
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Pass81,611 miles (+11,611)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    81,611 miles
    Test number
    335958329276
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass70,000 miles (+66)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    70,000 miles
    Test number
    578564367797
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryHeatshield insecure

  13. Fail69,934 miles (+13,136)3 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,934 miles
    Test number
    321142426472
    • DangerousNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail creaking (top mount) (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side skirt broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge - 205/40/17
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust hanger broken
    • AdvisoryCenter heat shield insecure

  14. Pass56,798 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    56,798 miles
    Test number
    222911396544
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  15. Fail56,798 miles (+18,759)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,798 miles
    Test number
    597387899133
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage nearside front side skirt brocken and sharp (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake excessively fluctuating brake juddering and fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  16. Pass38,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    38,039 miles
    Test number
    714041371776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail38,039 miles (+11,774)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,039 miles
    Test number
    144654930330
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass26,265 miles (+890)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    26,265 miles
    Test number
    348059715471
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass25,375 miles (+6,583)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    25,375 miles
    Test number
    319276854313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,792 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    18,792 miles
    Test number
    859049693249
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)

  21. Fail18,792 miles1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,792 miles
    Test number
    238889993210
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)

Questions about L18 USK

Does L18 USK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 USK is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L18 USK?
The MOT on L18 USK is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 USK done?
L18 USK was recorded at 127,950 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 9,080 miles a year.
Has L18 USK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 USK has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L18 USK 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 USK find?
L18 USK passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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