Ford Fiesta
Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc
L27 THEMOT history
L27 THE is a blue petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 27 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 59,990 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 59,990 mi
- At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 18
- 12 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,793 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L27 THE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Fiesta
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,242 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 27 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L27 THE was last recorded at 59,990 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 1,120 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 58,870 miles · 13 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,120 miles
- Average per year
- 3,793 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 59,990 miles
- 2024 – 58,870 miles
- 2023 – 55,736 miles
- 2022 – 51,158 miles
- 2021 – 47,152 miles
- 2020 – 44,325 miles
- 2019 – 41,286 miles
- 2018 – 38,533 miles
- 2017 – 33,643 miles
- 2016 – 22,242 miles
- 2015 – 19,369 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass59,990 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box heatshiekd missing
- AdvisoryFuel tank heatshield insecureRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
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 Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn
Advisory8 MOTs, 2020–2024
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn
Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2023
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Exhaust heatshield loose
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Central and rear exhaust heatshields insecure
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
18 tests since 25 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass59,990 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 59,990 miles
- Test number
- 201279817465
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box heatshiekd missing
- AdvisoryFuel tank heatshield insecure
Fail59,984 miles (+1,114)1 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,984 miles
- Test number
- 301645624670
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box heatshiekd missing
- AdvisoryFuel tank heatshield insecure
Pass58,870 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 58,870 miles
- Test number
- 760903629842
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Fail58,870 miles (+3,134)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,870 miles
- Test number
- 860605134416
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust heatshield loose
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass55,736 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 55,736 miles
- Test number
- 165016582169
- 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))
- AdvisoryExhaust heatshield loose
Fail55,736 miles (+4,578)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,736 miles
- Test number
- 288891016867
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryExhaust heatshield loose
Pass51,158 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 51,158 miles
- Test number
- 623872235633
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFuel tank heatshield insecure
Fail51,158 miles (+4,006)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,158 miles
- Test number
- 506573098588
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFuel tank heatshield insecure
Pass47,152 miles (+6)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 47,152 miles
- Test number
- 248067701126
- AdvisoryCentral and rear exhaust heatshields insecure
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail47,146 miles (+2,821)2 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,146 miles
- Test number
- 203726731098
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral and rear exhaust heatshields insecure
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass44,325 miles (+3,039)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 44,325 miles
- Test number
- 800943700654
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass41,286 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 41,286 miles
- Test number
- 328777653721
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,286 miles (+2,753)2 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,286 miles
- Test number
- 781480071196
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine oil level at minimum
Pass38,533 miles (+4,890)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 38,533 miles
- Test number
- 206816064836
- AdvisoryUnder shields.
Pass33,643 miles (+6,345)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 33,643 miles
- Test number
- 961111845408
- AdvisoryUnder shield fitted.
Pass27,298 miles (+5,056)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 27,298 miles
- Test number
- 375741926668
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,242 miles (+2,873)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 22,242 miles
- Test number
- 229526944203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,369 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 19,369 miles
- Test number
- 818774285020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L27 THE
- Does L27 THE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L27 THE is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L27 THE?
- The MOT on L27 THE is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L27 THE done?
- L27 THE was recorded at 59,990 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 3,793 miles a year.
- Has L27 THE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L27 THE has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on L27 THE 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 L27 THE find?
- L27 THE passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 8 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition; nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear inner edge, and 5 more.
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