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Ford Fiesta

Gold · Petrol · 2012 · 1,388 cc

L20 MBTMOT history

L20 MBT is a gold petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 1 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 120,233 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

L20 MBT gold Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Mar 2027
Mileage
120,233 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,180 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 MBT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 MBT was last recorded at 120,233 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 759 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
119,474 miles · 13 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
759 miles
Average per year
8,180 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,233 miles
  • 2025 – 119,474 miles
  • 2024 – 118,631 miles
  • 2023 – 116,394 miles
  • 2022 – 113,171 miles
  • 2021 – 108,508 miles
  • 2020 – 103,767 miles
  • 2019 – 90,813 miles
  • 2018 – 77,236 miles
  • 2017 – 62,130 miles
  • 2016 – 44,968 miles
  • 2015 – 30,138 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,233 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive RUBBER CUPS WORN (5.3.6 (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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 11 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,233 miles (+759)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    120,233 miles
    Test number
    454043488705
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive RUBBER CUPS WORN (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. Pass119,474 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    119,474 miles
    Test number
    977458772587
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Fail119,474 miles (+843)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,474 miles
    Test number
    118142022629
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass118,631 miles (+2,237)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    118,631 miles
    Test number
    472640351909
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Nearside and offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  5. Pass116,394 miles (+3,223)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    116,394 miles
    Test number
    951200563414
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass113,171 miles (+4,663)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    113,171 miles
    Test number
    678693395932
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  7. Pass108,508 miles (+4,741)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    108,508 miles
    Test number
    614629420114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass103,767 miles (+12,954)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    103,767 miles
    Test number
    518716226460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass90,813 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    90,813 miles
    Test number
    183880306665
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  10. Fail90,813 miles (+13,577)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,813 miles
    Test number
    859747114394
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  11. Pass77,236 miles (+15,106)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    77,236 miles
    Test number
    694140782027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass62,130 miles (+17,162)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    62,130 miles
    Test number
    707855827212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,968 miles (+14,830)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    44,968 miles
    Test number
    170948370913
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing unevenly on rears
  14. Pass30,138 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    30,138 miles
    Test number
    778730475042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L20 MBT

Does L20 MBT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 MBT is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 MBT?
The MOT on L20 MBT is valid until 15 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 MBT done?
L20 MBT was recorded at 120,233 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 8,180 miles a year.
Has L20 MBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 MBT has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on L20 MBT 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 L20 MBT find?
L20 MBT passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both; front coil spring corroded both; offside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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