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Red · Petrol · 2013 · 1,242 cc

L29 CBSMOT history

L29 CBS is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 30 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 97,534 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

L29 CBS red Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
97,534 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,321 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L29 CBS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
30 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L29 CBS was last recorded at 97,534 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 9,939 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,595 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
9,939 miles
Average per year
7,321 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,534 miles
  • 2025 – 87,595 miles
  • 2024 – 79,189 miles
  • 2023 – 73,543 miles
  • 2022 – 62,052 miles
  • 2021 – 47,801 miles
  • 2020 – 44,402 miles
  • 2019 – 38,579 miles
  • 2018 – 32,291 miles
  • 2017 – 28,340 miles
  • 2016 – 24,454 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,534 miles
  • MinorRear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front inner steering arm slight play
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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.

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 6 Oct 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,534 miles (+9,939)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    97,534 miles
    Test number
    671015371368
    • MinorRear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner steering arm slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass87,595 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    87,595 miles
    Test number
    824060436742
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Fail87,595 miles (+22)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,595 miles
    Test number
    156763377030
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Fail87,573 miles (+8,384)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,573 miles
    Test number
    192807266823
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass79,189 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    79,189 miles
    Test number
    301685250378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail79,189 miles (+5,646)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,189 miles
    Test number
    780861702663
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass73,543 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    73,543 miles
    Test number
    307607523102
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Fail73,542 miles (+11,490)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,542 miles
    Test number
    399288802966
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass62,052 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    62,052 miles
    Test number
    936323317427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail62,052 miles (+14,251)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,052 miles
    Test number
    363888560887
    • MajorSuspension arm ball joint excessively worn n/s and o/s front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass47,801 miles (+3,399)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    47,801 miles
    Test number
    364808236424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass44,402 miles (+5,823)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    44,402 miles
    Test number
    322794406298
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also age cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear petrol filler cover missing (self sealing filler)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s trailing arm forward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Pass38,579 miles (+6,288)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    38,579 miles
    Test number
    274920393812
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear petrol flap missing( cosmetic)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass32,291 miles (+3,951)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    32,291 miles
    Test number
    685498703149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,340 miles (+3,886)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    28,340 miles
    Test number
    696527675351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass24,454 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    24,454 miles
    Test number
    281986727969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L29 CBS

Does L29 CBS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L29 CBS is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L29 CBS?
The MOT on L29 CBS is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L29 CBS done?
L29 CBS was recorded at 97,534 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 7,321 miles a year.
Has L29 CBS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L29 CBS has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L29 CBS 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 L29 CBS find?
L29 CBS passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: rear stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box; front brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 5 more.

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