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Ford Fiesta

Black · Petrol · 2015 · 1,242 cc

L18 UTCMOT history

L18 UTC is a black petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 31 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 13 Sept 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 47,403 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

L18 UTC black Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Sept 2027
Mileage
47,403 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,024 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 UTC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
31 Mar 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 UTC was last recorded at 47,403 miles on 11 Sept 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Sept 2026: 47,403 miles, lower than 50,449 miles on 9 Sept 2025.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
50,449 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Average per year
4,024 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 47,403 miles
  • 2025 – 50,449 miles
  • 2024 – 34,147 miles
  • 2023 – 31,707 miles
  • 2022 – 28,586 miles
  • 2020 – 22,721 miles
  • 2019 – 17,629 miles
  • 2018 – 13,303 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,403 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

12 tests since 22 Mar 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,403 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    47,403 miles
    Test number
    490896466974
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail47,403 miles (-3,046)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,403 miles
    Test number
    128100245126
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass50,449 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    50,449 miles
    Test number
    519392651313
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail40,648 miles (+6,501)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,648 miles
    Test number
    512814778186
    • MajorRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass34,147 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    34,147 miles
    Test number
    578101038579
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail34,138 miles (+2,431)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,138 miles
    Test number
    728911439314
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass31,707 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    31,707 miles
    Test number
    491625544538
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7MM APPROX (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail31,707 miles (+3,121)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,707 miles
    Test number
    294041858182
    • Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7MM APPROX (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass28,586 miles (+5,865)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    28,586 miles
    Test number
    493073153276
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass22,721 miles (+5,092)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    22,721 miles
    Test number
    667678900160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass17,629 miles (+4,326)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    17,629 miles
    Test number
    382521131893
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  12. Pass13,303 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    13,303 miles
    Test number
    726678897718
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L18 UTC

Does L18 UTC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 UTC is valid until 13 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 UTC?
The MOT on L18 UTC is valid until 13 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 UTC done?
L18 UTC was recorded at 47,403 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 4,024 miles a year.
Has L18 UTC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 UTC has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L18 UTC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Sept 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L18 UTC find?
L18 UTC passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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