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Grey · Petrol · 2015 · 998 cc

L18 VMHMOT history

L18 VMH is a grey petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 1 Aug 2015. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 100,707 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

L18 VMH grey Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
100,707 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,908 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 VMH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
1 Aug 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 VMH was last recorded at 100,707 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 4,719 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,988 miles · 19 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,719 miles
Average per year
6,908 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,707 miles
  • 2025 – 95,988 miles
  • 2024 – 89,146 miles
  • 2023 – 83,489 miles
  • 2022 – 77,002 miles
  • 2021 – 70,408 miles
  • 2020 – 61,741 miles
  • 2019 – 51,958 miles
  • 2018 – 42,530 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,707 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Gearbox mounting defective splitting

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 Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

12 tests since 13 Apr 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,707 miles (+4,719)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    100,707 miles
    Test number
    413160534085
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Gearbox mounting defective splitting
  2. Pass95,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    95,988 miles
    Test number
    375643238546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail95,988 miles (+6,842)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,988 miles
    Test number
    936363016207
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass89,146 miles (+5,657)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    89,146 miles
    Test number
    162834107965
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass83,489 miles (+6,487)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    83,489 miles
    Test number
    165745396114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass77,002 miles (+140)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    77,002 miles
    Test number
    503421927676
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail76,862 miles (+6,454)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,862 miles
    Test number
    672370875045
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexy (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass70,408 miles (+8,667)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    70,408 miles
    Test number
    369375463516
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  9. Pass61,741 miles (+9,783)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    61,741 miles
    Test number
    368864687947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass51,958 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    51,958 miles
    Test number
    835291047694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail51,958 miles (+9,428)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,958 miles
    Test number
    170101988678
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  12. Pass42,530 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    42,530 miles
    Test number
    169524899238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 VMH

Does L18 VMH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 VMH is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 VMH?
The MOT on L18 VMH is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 VMH done?
L18 VMH was recorded at 100,707 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 6,908 miles a year.
Has L18 VMH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 VMH has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on L18 VMH 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 VMH find?
L18 VMH passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: front lower gearbox mounting defective splitting.

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