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Ford Fiesta

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,242 cc

L23 RKMMOT history

L23 RKM is a black petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 22 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 137,156 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

L23 RKM black Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Fiesta, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
137,156 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,956 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 RKM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
22 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 RKM was last recorded at 137,156 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,140 miles · 6 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
8,956 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,156 miles
  • 2024 – 134,577 miles
  • 2023 – 119,128 miles
  • 2022 – 110,932 miles
  • 2021 – 102,826 miles
  • 2020 – 94,986 miles
  • 2019 – 86,805 miles
  • 2018 – 78,553 miles
  • 2017 – 71,177 miles
  • 2016 – 65,189 miles
  • 2015 – 51,161 miles
  • 2014 – 36,857 miles
  • 2013 – 21,079 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,156 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,156 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    137,156 miles
    Test number
    243649996361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail137,140 miles (+2,563)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,140 miles
    Test number
    100242485064
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass134,577 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    134,577 miles
    Test number
    510611045937
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded

  4. Fail134,577 miles (+7,672)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,577 miles
    Test number
    394388101573
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded

  5. Pass126,905 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    126,905 miles
    Test number
    986300208686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail126,905 miles (+7,777)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,905 miles
    Test number
    160922308135
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  7. Pass119,128 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    119,128 miles
    Test number
    232973500700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail119,128 miles (+8,196)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,128 miles
    Test number
    283138383599
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass110,932 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    110,932 miles
    Test number
    105077190299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail110,932 miles (+8,106)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,932 miles
    Test number
    431566550182
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass102,826 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    102,826 miles
    Test number
    528292269887
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield insecure

  12. Fail102,826 miles (+7,840)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,826 miles
    Test number
    777352764916
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb placed in incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield insecure

  13. Pass94,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    94,986 miles
    Test number
    702880906156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail94,986 miles (+8,181)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,986 miles
    Test number
    970885719871
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  15. Pass86,805 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    86,805 miles
    Test number
    570515238473
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Fail86,805 miles (+8,252)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,805 miles
    Test number
    991640476907
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  17. Pass78,553 miles (+7,376)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    78,553 miles
    Test number
    515467477116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass71,177 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    71,177 miles
    Test number
    955666752465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail71,177 miles (+5,988)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,177 miles
    Test number
    872935160995
    • FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

  20. Pass65,189 miles (+14,028)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    65,189 miles
    Test number
    200536856979
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass51,161 miles (+14,304)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    51,161 miles
    Test number
    875646515050
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  22. Pass36,857 miles (+15,778)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    36,857 miles
    Test number
    777882624056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    21,079 miles
    Test number
    405672823045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 RKM

Does L23 RKM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 RKM is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 RKM?
The MOT on L23 RKM is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 RKM done?
L23 RKM was recorded at 137,156 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 8,956 miles a year.
Has L23 RKM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 RKM has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L23 RKM 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 RKM find?
L23 RKM passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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