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Ford Fiesta

Black · Petrol · 2014 · 1,596 cc

L23 SEKMOT history

L23 SEK is a black petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 11 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 83,863 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.

L23 SEK black Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Feb 2027
Mileage
83,863 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
10 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,771 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 SEK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
11 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 SEK was last recorded at 83,863 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 4,334 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,529 miles · 4 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,334 miles
Average per year
6,771 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,863 miles
  • 2025 – 79,529 miles
  • 2024 – 71,684 miles
  • 2023 – 66,934 miles
  • 2022 – 63,900 miles
  • 2021 – 61,187 miles
  • 2020 – 49,329 miles
  • 2019 – 43,166 miles
  • 2018 – 34,668 miles
  • 2017 – 26,954 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,863 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front bumper damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 11 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,863 miles (+4,334)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    83,863 miles
    Test number
    305208715180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass79,529 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    79,529 miles
    Test number
    190306428434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail79,522 miles (+7,838)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,522 miles
    Test number
    773285979621
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  4. Pass71,684 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    71,684 miles
    Test number
    209467680187
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs slightly scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion at exhaust between second box and silencer.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin Brake lining is damaged on friction edge. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from rear of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail71,684 miles (+4,750)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,684 miles
    Test number
    630659284346
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs slightly scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion at exhaust between second box and silencer.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin Brake lining is damaged on friction edge. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from rear of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass66,934 miles (+45)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    66,934 miles
    Test number
    624857010560
    • 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))

  7. Fail66,889 miles (+2,989)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,889 miles
    Test number
    243201340700
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • 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))

  8. Pass63,900 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    63,900 miles
    Test number
    907567402130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail63,900 miles (+2,713)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,900 miles
    Test number
    240646396512
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass61,187 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    61,187 miles
    Test number
    349455868653
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged

  11. Fail61,186 miles (+11,857)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,186 miles
    Test number
    607962459118
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged

  12. Pass49,329 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    49,329 miles
    Test number
    442931448900
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail49,329 miles (+6,163)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,329 miles
    Test number
    435398122243
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass43,166 miles (+8,498)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    43,166 miles
    Test number
    456897331172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass34,668 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    34,668 miles
    Test number
    665630141291
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  16. Fail34,651 miles (+7,697)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,651 miles
    Test number
    574162565151
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  17. Pass26,954 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    26,954 miles
    Test number
    227857808757
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L23 SEK

Does L23 SEK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 SEK is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 SEK?
The MOT on L23 SEK is valid until 9 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 SEK done?
L23 SEK was recorded at 83,863 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 6,771 miles a year.
Has L23 SEK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 SEK has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on L23 SEK 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 SEK find?
L23 SEK passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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