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Ford Fiesta

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,242 cc

L23 SPAMOT history

L23 SPA is a black petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 31 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 63,373 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2026.

L23 SPA black Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Fiesta, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jun 2027
Mileage
63,373 mi
At MOT on 15 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,144 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 SPA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 SPA was last recorded at 63,373 miles on 15 Jun 2026, 1,117 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
62,256 miles · 18 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,117 miles
Average per year
3,144 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,373 miles
  • 2025 – 62,256 miles
  • 2024 – 60,691 miles
  • 2023 – 58,619 miles
  • 2022 – 56,977 miles
  • 2021 – 54,382 miles
  • 2020 – 51,834 miles
  • 2019 – 49,459 miles
  • 2018 – 46,698 miles
  • 2017 – 43,113 miles
  • 2016 – 39,740 miles
  • 2015 – 34,004 miles
  • 2014 – 25,316 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,373 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 8 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,373 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    63,373 miles
    Test number
    557857778117
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail63,373 miles (+1,117)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,373 miles
    Test number
    314587387505
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass62,256 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    62,256 miles
    Test number
    919921644447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail62,256 miles (+1,565)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,256 miles
    Test number
    664507763288
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass60,691 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    60,691 miles
    Test number
    167026522548
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper o/s and n/s suspension spring top mounting rubber cups deteriorated

  6. Fail60,691 miles (+2,072)3 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,691 miles
    Test number
    264064586696
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper o/s and n/s suspension spring top mounting rubber cups deteriorated

  7. Pass58,619 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    58,619 miles
    Test number
    726239247958
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail58,619 miles (+1,642)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,619 miles
    Test number
    534756146023
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass56,977 miles (+2,595)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    56,977 miles
    Test number
    978377738988
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing, tyre wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass54,382 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    54,382 miles
    Test number
    381803077942
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Fail54,382 miles (+2,548)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,382 miles
    Test number
    708556313062
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass51,834 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    51,834 miles
    Test number
    927826097756
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear Axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  13. Fail51,834 miles (+2,375)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,834 miles
    Test number
    181088844806
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass49,459 miles (+2,761)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    49,459 miles
    Test number
    733260239960
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass46,698 miles (+3,585)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    46,698 miles
    Test number
    436245415703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,113 miles (+3,373)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    43,113 miles
    Test number
    220758549963
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass39,740 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    39,740 miles
    Test number
    565649227138
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on all brake discs

  18. Fail39,740 miles (+5,736)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,740 miles
    Test number
    291434253300
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on all brake discs

  19. Pass34,004 miles (+8,688)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    34,004 miles
    Test number
    859532145110
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass25,316 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    25,316 miles
    Test number
    837128124165
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Questions about L23 SPA

Does L23 SPA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 SPA is valid until 20 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 SPA?
The MOT on L23 SPA is valid until 20 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 SPA done?
L23 SPA was recorded at 63,373 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2026, an average of 3,144 miles a year.
Has L23 SPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 SPA has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L23 SPA 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 SPA find?
L23 SPA passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: offside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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