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Black · Petrol · 2017 · 998 cc

L23 VYAMOT history

L23 VYA is a black petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 31 May 2017. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 62,320 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

L23 VYA black Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
62,320 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,173 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 VYA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
31 May 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 VYA was last recorded at 62,320 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 11,151 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,169 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
11,151 miles
Average per year
8,173 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,320 miles
  • 2025 – 51,169 miles
  • 2024 – 30,762 miles
  • 2023 – 19,971 miles
  • 2022 – 14,776 miles
  • 2021 – 14,679 miles
  • 2020 – 14,436 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,320 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

9 tests since 5 Mar 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,320 miles (+11,151)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    62,320 miles
    Test number
    997508960241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass51,169 miles (+20,407)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    51,169 miles
    Test number
    110680231664
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass30,762 miles (+10,791)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    30,762 miles
    Test number
    224431465201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass19,971 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    19,971 miles
    Test number
    934883340378
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail19,954 miles (+5,178)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,954 miles
    Test number
    681446624533
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/4017 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass14,776 miles (+97)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    14,776 miles
    Test number
    966968527040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass14,679 miles (+243)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    14,679 miles
    Test number
    535432803894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass14,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    14,436 miles
    Test number
    445921319921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail14,436 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,436 miles
    Test number
    433455854706
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Questions about L23 VYA

Does L23 VYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 VYA is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 VYA?
The MOT on L23 VYA is valid until 21 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 VYA done?
L23 VYA was recorded at 62,320 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 8,173 miles a year.
Has L23 VYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 VYA has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on L23 VYA 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 VYA find?
L23 VYA passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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