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Black · Petrol · 2016 · 998 cc

L18 XABMOT history

L18 XAB is a black petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 22 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 66,065 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

L18 XAB black Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Sept 2027
Mileage
66,065 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,876 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 XAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
22 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 XAB was last recorded at 66,065 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 6,510 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,555 miles · 15 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,510 miles
Average per year
5,876 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,065 miles
  • 2025 – 59,555 miles
  • 2024 – 53,219 miles
  • 2023 – 47,734 miles
  • 2022 – 41,234 miles
  • 2021 – 34,381 miles
  • 2020 – 30,414 miles
  • 2019 – 24,926 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,065 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 11 Sept 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,065 miles (+6,510)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    66,065 miles
    Test number
    188111010256
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass59,555 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    59,555 miles
    Test number
    539912477043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail59,554 miles (+6,335)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,554 miles
    Test number
    224033041728
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating Both (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass53,219 miles (+5,485)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    53,219 miles
    Test number
    466144418338
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass47,734 miles (+6,500)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    47,734 miles
    Test number
    602354673185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass41,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    41,234 miles
    Test number
    651493155641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail41,234 miles (+6,853)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,234 miles
    Test number
    807233160008
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass34,381 miles (+3,967)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    34,381 miles
    Test number
    103159241099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass30,414 miles (+5,488)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    30,414 miles
    Test number
    436222682450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass24,926 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    24,926 miles
    Test number
    739136742051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 XAB

Does L18 XAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 XAB is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 XAB?
The MOT on L18 XAB is valid until 21 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 XAB done?
L18 XAB was recorded at 66,065 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 5,876 miles a year.
Has L18 XAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 XAB has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on L18 XAB 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 XAB find?
L18 XAB passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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