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Ford Fiesta

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,398 cc

L23 HGBMOT history

L23 HGB is a black diesel Ford Fiesta first used on 2 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 131,692 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

L23 HGB black Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Sept 2027
Mileage
131,692 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,049 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 HGB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
2 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 HGB was last recorded at 131,692 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 102 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,590 miles · 12 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
102 miles
Average per year
8,049 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,692 miles
  • 2025 – 125,266 miles
  • 2024 – 119,252 miles
  • 2023 – 116,148 miles
  • 2022 – 110,959 miles
  • 2021 – 104,797 miles
  • 2020 – 96,203 miles
  • 2019 – 86,621 miles
  • 2018 – 75,019 miles
  • 2017 – 62,983 miles
  • 2016 – 51,636 miles
  • 2015 – 41,912 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,692 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer/corroded (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 29 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,692 miles (+102)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    131,692 miles
    Test number
    505765356066
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer/corroded (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Fail131,590 miles (+6,324)1 dangerous7 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,590 miles
    Test number
    279852175020
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer/corroded (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass125,266 miles (+6,014)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    125,266 miles
    Test number
    761285597114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass119,252 miles (+3,104)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    119,252 miles
    Test number
    960363443822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass116,148 miles (+106)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    116,148 miles
    Test number
    850881866404
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail116,042 miles (+5,083)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,042 miles
    Test number
    598441138232
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass110,959 miles (+138)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    110,959 miles
    Test number
    920414983710
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail110,821 miles (+6,024)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,821 miles
    Test number
    983600311810
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass104,797 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    104,797 miles
    Test number
    664683909326
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bold borderline (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play borderline (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn borderline (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect borderline (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bold borderline (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn borderline (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  10. Fail104,797 miles (+8,594)1 repaired12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,797 miles
    Test number
    446145175081
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bold borderline (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play borderline (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn borderline (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect borderline (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bold borderline (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn borderline (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  11. Pass96,203 miles (+9,582)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    96,203 miles
    Test number
    504096842792
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Pass86,621 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    86,621 miles
    Test number
    288169260763
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer heavily corroded
  13. Fail86,621 miles (+11,602)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,621 miles
    Test number
    749338937878
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer heavily corroded
  14. Pass75,019 miles (+130)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    75,019 miles
    Test number
    851800712365
    • AdvisoryOsf tyre worn inner
    • AdvisoryRear tyres low tread
  15. Fail74,889 miles (+11,906)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,889 miles
    Test number
    814196661121
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront pads low
    • AdvisoryOsf tyre worn inner
    • AdvisoryRear tyres low tread
  16. Pass62,983 miles (+11,347)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    62,983 miles
    Test number
    273625819757
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil very slight stain (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box heavily corroded
  17. Pass51,636 miles (+9,724)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    51,636 miles
    Test number
    394147834001
    • DangerousNSR?OSR TYRE TREAD MISSHAPEN
  18. Pass41,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    41,912 miles
    Test number
    968240115204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 HGB

Does L23 HGB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 HGB is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 HGB?
The MOT on L23 HGB is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 HGB done?
L23 HGB was recorded at 131,692 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 8,049 miles a year.
Has L23 HGB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 HGB has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L23 HGB 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 L23 HGB find?
L23 HGB passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: coolant leak; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer/corroded.

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