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Ford Fiesta

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,596 cc

L21 DNLMOT history

L21 DNL is a black petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 6 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 102,740 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2026.

L21 DNL black Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jun 2027
Mileage
102,740 mi
At MOT on 6 Jun 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,255 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 DNL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
6 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 DNL was last recorded at 102,740 miles on 6 Jun 2026, 5,493 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
97,247 miles · 18 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
5,493 miles
Average per year
6,255 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,740 miles
  • 2025 – 97,247 miles
  • 2024 – 91,026 miles
  • 2023 – 86,703 miles
  • 2022 – 83,811 miles
  • 2021 – 79,984 miles
  • 2020 – 70,813 miles
  • 2019 – 63,262 miles
  • 2018 – 56,207 miles
  • 2017 – 48,627 miles
  • 2016 – 40,137 miles
  • 2015 – 32,254 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,740 miles
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (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.

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

16 tests since 28 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,740 miles (+5,493)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    102,740 miles
    Test number
    964377425104
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (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. Pass97,247 miles (+6,221)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    97,247 miles
    Test number
    633559045318
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySurface rust under body
  3. Pass91,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    91,026 miles
    Test number
    651044897626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail91,026 miles (+4,323)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,026 miles
    Test number
    546592001073
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass86,703 miles (+2,892)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    86,703 miles
    Test number
    850094641218
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass83,811 miles (+3,827)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    83,811 miles
    Test number
    762241712936
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass79,984 miles (+9,171)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    79,984 miles
    Test number
    980237539648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass70,813 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    70,813 miles
    Test number
    964809244680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail70,811 miles (+604)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,811 miles
    Test number
    445249300924
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass70,207 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    70,207 miles
    Test number
    553710914410
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone b (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  11. Fail70,207 miles (+6,945)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,207 miles
    Test number
    834212514732
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone b (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  12. Pass63,262 miles (+7,055)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    63,262 miles
    Test number
    669498910918
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Slightly white (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Slightly white (4.4.3 (a))
  13. Pass56,207 miles (+7,580)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    56,207 miles
    Test number
    586561380040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass48,627 miles (+8,490)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    48,627 miles
    Test number
    449076433110
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass40,137 miles (+7,883)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    40,137 miles
    Test number
    141749225740
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass32,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    32,254 miles
    Test number
    316619655077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L21 DNL

Does L21 DNL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 DNL is valid until 28 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 DNL?
The MOT on L21 DNL is valid until 28 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 DNL done?
L21 DNL was recorded at 102,740 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2026, an average of 6,255 miles a year.
Has L21 DNL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 DNL has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on L21 DNL 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 L21 DNL find?
L21 DNL passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: fluid leak, but not excessive coolant; offside front road wheel slightly distorted; offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy, and 1 more.

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