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Ford Fiesta

Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 1,596 cc

L26 DDSMOT history

L26 DDS is a blue petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 16 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 113,849 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

L26 DDS blue Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Oct 2027
Mileage
113,849 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,329 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 DDS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
16 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 DDS was last recorded at 113,849 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 7,504 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,345 miles · 11 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,504 miles
Average per year
8,329 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,849 miles
  • 2025 – 106,345 miles
  • 2024 – 94,689 miles
  • 2023 – 84,164 miles
  • 2022 – 74,198 miles
  • 2021 – 64,906 miles
  • 2020 – 55,606 miles
  • 2019 – 47,278 miles
  • 2018 – 39,158 miles
  • 2017 – 31,478 miles
  • 2016 – 23,758 miles
  • 2015 – 17,254 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,849 miles
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 4 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,849 miles (+7,504)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    113,849 miles
    Test number
    406597872640
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass106,345 miles (+11,656)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    106,345 miles
    Test number
    550141180241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass94,689 miles (+10,525)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    94,689 miles
    Test number
    291241241262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass84,164 miles (+62)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    84,164 miles
    Test number
    735105804562
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
  5. Fail84,102 miles (+9,904)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,102 miles
    Test number
    117363810280
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
  6. Pass74,198 miles (+9,292)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    74,198 miles
    Test number
    830358579451
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass64,906 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    64,906 miles
    Test number
    501649398656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail64,906 miles (+9,300)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,906 miles
    Test number
    684906407095
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass55,606 miles (+8,328)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    55,606 miles
    Test number
    896961911565
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass47,278 miles (+8,120)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    47,278 miles
    Test number
    745787821430
    • 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))
  11. Pass39,158 miles (+7,680)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    39,158 miles
    Test number
    203280802230
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  12. Pass31,478 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    31,478 miles
    Test number
    734411356686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail31,478 miles (+7,720)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,478 miles
    Test number
    520596910478
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread cracking
  14. Pass23,758 miles (+2,518)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    23,758 miles
    Test number
    287366693909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass21,240 miles (+3,986)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    21,240 miles
    Test number
    275278200179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass17,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    17,254 miles
    Test number
    737793265072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L26 DDS

Does L26 DDS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 DDS is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L26 DDS?
The MOT on L26 DDS is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 DDS done?
L26 DDS was recorded at 113,849 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 8,329 miles a year.
Has L26 DDS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 DDS has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on L26 DDS 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 L26 DDS find?
L26 DDS passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front.

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