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Black · Petrol · 2014 · 1,600 cc

L18 WABMOT history

L18 WAB is a black petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 22 Dec 2014. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 139,044 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

L18 WAB black Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Sept 2027
Mileage
139,044 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
13,612 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 WAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
22 Dec 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 WAB was last recorded at 139,044 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 16,648 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,396 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
16,648 miles
Average per year
13,612 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,044 miles
  • 2025 – 122,396 miles
  • 2024 – 104,249 miles
  • 2023 – 95,182 miles
  • 2022 – 80,613 miles
  • 2021 – 64,596 miles
  • 2020 – 52,159 miles
  • 2019 – 26,181 miles
  • 2018 – 19,374 miles
  • 2017 – 14,683 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,044 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

15 tests since 20 Jul 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,044 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    139,044 miles
    Test number
    405121280083
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail139,044 miles (+16,648)2 dangerous8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,044 miles
    Test number
    847488545056
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/40 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorCentral Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass122,396 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    122,396 miles
    Test number
    529920114803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail122,353 miles (+18,104)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,353 miles
    Test number
    131843241494
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass104,249 miles (+9,067)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    104,249 miles
    Test number
    418414497893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass95,182 miles (+104)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    95,182 miles
    Test number
    624875950954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail95,078 miles (+14,465)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,078 miles
    Test number
    151799451543
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  8. Pass80,613 miles (+16,017)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    80,613 miles
    Test number
    743806832298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass64,596 miles (+12,437)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    64,596 miles
    Test number
    444389340050
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass52,159 miles (+28)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    52,159 miles
    Test number
    583708892710
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  11. Fail52,131 miles (+25,950)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,131 miles
    Test number
    407209046152
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative from interior switch (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear seatbelts not checked fully laden
  12. Pass26,181 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    26,181 miles
    Test number
    330603108525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail26,175 miles (+6,801)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,175 miles
    Test number
    360927551178
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass19,374 miles (+4,691)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    19,374 miles
    Test number
    788570154405
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  15. Pass14,683 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    14,683 miles
    Test number
    960166433378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 WAB

Does L18 WAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 WAB is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 WAB?
The MOT on L18 WAB is valid until 8 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 WAB done?
L18 WAB was recorded at 139,044 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 13,612 miles a year.
Has L18 WAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 WAB has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L18 WAB 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 WAB find?
L18 WAB passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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