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Ford Fiesta

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,388 cc

L20 PLEMOT history

L20 PLE is a silver petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 31 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 144,858 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

L20 PLE silver Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
144,858 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
12,816 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 PLE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 PLE was last recorded at 144,858 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 1,545 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,313 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,545 miles
Average per year
12,816 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,858 miles
  • 2025 – 143,313 miles
  • 2024 – 141,470 miles
  • 2023 – 139,119 miles
  • 2022 – 138,871 miles
  • 2021 – 135,225 miles
  • 2020 – 94,001 miles
  • 2019 – 53,890 miles
  • 2018 – 14,369 miles
  • 2017 – 13,528 miles
  • 2016 – 10,816 miles
  • 2015 – 7,913 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,858 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 10 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,858 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    144,858 miles
    Test number
    183415886466
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail144,858 miles (+1,545)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,858 miles
    Test number
    497806658744
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass143,313 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    143,313 miles
    Test number
    207077859391
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drive shaft bearing noisey
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  4. Fail143,313 miles (+1,843)1 dangerous9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,313 miles
    Test number
    342200041022
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drive shaft bearing noisey
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  5. Pass141,470 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    141,470 miles
    Test number
    506149274581
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail141,469 miles (+2,350)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,469 miles
    Test number
    566475968734
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass139,119 miles (+248)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    139,119 miles
    Test number
    549682967776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass138,871 miles (+3,646)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    138,871 miles
    Test number
    596898033005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass135,225 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    135,225 miles
    Test number
    679514566942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail135,225 miles (+41,224)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,225 miles
    Test number
    818850592983
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass94,001 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    94,001 miles
    Test number
    158325027151
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail94,001 miles (+40,111)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,001 miles
    Test number
    379861915661
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass53,890 miles (+39,521)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    53,890 miles
    Test number
    502623281438
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass14,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    14,369 miles
    Test number
    664052167654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail14,369 miles (+841)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,369 miles
    Test number
    627122281773
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass13,528 miles (+2,712)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    13,528 miles
    Test number
    602359358175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass10,816 miles (+2,903)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    10,816 miles
    Test number
    421025477297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass7,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    7,913 miles
    Test number
    905009429981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L20 PLE

Does L20 PLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 PLE is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 PLE?
The MOT on L20 PLE is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 PLE done?
L20 PLE was recorded at 144,858 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 12,816 miles a year.
Has L20 PLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 PLE has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L20 PLE 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 PLE find?
L20 PLE passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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