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Ford Fiesta

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc

L18 WGWMOT history

L18 WGW is a black petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 10 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 81,880 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

L18 WGW black Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Sept 2027
Mileage
81,880 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,998 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 WGW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
10 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 WGW was last recorded at 81,880 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 9,703 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,177 miles · 11 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
9,703 miles
Average per year
5,998 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,880 miles
  • 2025 – 72,177 miles
  • 2024 – 67,480 miles
  • 2023 – 61,188 miles
  • 2022 – 54,469 miles
  • 2021 – 47,234 miles
  • 2020 – 36,448 miles
  • 2019 – 28,320 miles
  • 2018 – 19,546 miles
  • 2017 – 13,952 miles
  • 2016 – 12,652 miles
  • 2015 – 12,363 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,880 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn very close to the legal limit on the inner edges
  • AdvisoryEngine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspectionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake discs are corroded, worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pads are more than half worn / getting very low
  • AdvisoryOil leak around the gearbox area , but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Transmission suspect selector shaft oil seal further investigation required

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

20 tests since 30 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,880 miles (+9,703)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    81,880 miles
    Test number
    404823804548
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn very close to the legal limit on the inner edges
    • AdvisoryEngine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryFront Brake discs are corroded, worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pads are more than half worn / getting very low
    • AdvisoryOil leak around the gearbox area , but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass72,177 miles (+370)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    72,177 miles
    Test number
    610087122089
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission suspect selector shaft oil seal further investigation required (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail71,807 miles (+4,327)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,807 miles
    Test number
    157086470604
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission suspect selector shaft oil seal further investigation required (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass67,480 miles (+6,292)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    67,480 miles
    Test number
    879635814960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass61,188 miles (+6,719)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    61,188 miles
    Test number
    731984337852
    • AdvisoryEngine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass54,469 miles (+159)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    54,469 miles
    Test number
    224662236025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass54,310 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    54,310 miles
    Test number
    418115270113
    • AdvisoryFront Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  8. Fail54,309 miles (+7,075)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,309 miles
    Test number
    125604019534
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  9. Pass47,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    47,234 miles
    Test number
    440636118795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail47,234 miles (+10,786)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,234 miles
    Test number
    898482836770
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

  11. Pass36,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    36,448 miles
    Test number
    971209395283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail36,448 miles (+8,128)4 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,448 miles
    Test number
    961975323733
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

  13. Pass28,320 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    28,320 miles
    Test number
    997420686366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail28,320 miles (+8,774)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,320 miles
    Test number
    922502149152
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  15. Pass19,546 miles (+5,594)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    19,546 miles
    Test number
    281641554112
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear impact bar slightly bent

  16. Pass13,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    13,952 miles
    Test number
    848840346272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail13,952 miles (+329)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,952 miles
    Test number
    898114591934
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass13,623 miles (+971)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    13,623 miles
    Test number
    503538022552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass12,652 miles (+289)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    12,652 miles
    Test number
    620854375156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass12,363 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    12,363 miles
    Test number
    497320235052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about L18 WGW

Does L18 WGW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 WGW is valid until 11 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 WGW?
The MOT on L18 WGW is valid until 11 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 WGW done?
L18 WGW was recorded at 81,880 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 5,998 miles a year.
Has L18 WGW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 WGW has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on L18 WGW 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 WGW find?
L18 WGW passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: both front tyres worn very close to the legal limit on the inner edges; engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection; front brake discs are corroded, worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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