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Ford Fiesta

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,388 cc

L29 LWMMOT history

L29 LWM is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 29 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 118,996 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

L29 LWM red Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
118,996 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,657 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L29 LWM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L29 LWM was last recorded at 118,996 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 53 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,943 miles · 28 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
53 miles
Average per year
7,657 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,996 miles
  • 2023 – 112,012 miles
  • 2022 – 103,890 miles
  • 2021 – 94,989 miles
  • 2020 – 86,983 miles
  • 2019 – 78,555 miles
  • 2018 – 67,826 miles
  • 2017 – 58,090 miles
  • 2016 – 42,534 miles
  • 2015 – 39,128 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,996 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Centre to rear exhaust section damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

14 tests since 27 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,996 miles (+53)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    118,996 miles
    Test number
    889238785565
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail118,943 miles (+6,931)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,943 miles
    Test number
    527174903563
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass112,012 miles (+8,122)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    112,012 miles
    Test number
    528485244589
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass103,890 miles (+99)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    103,890 miles
    Test number
    745623339550
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Fail103,791 miles (+8,802)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,791 miles
    Test number
    966853418800
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass94,989 miles (+8,006)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    94,989 miles
    Test number
    419310915669
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
  7. Pass86,983 miles (+8,428)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    86,983 miles
    Test number
    720272095529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass78,555 miles (+30)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    78,555 miles
    Test number
    337034797858
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentre to rear exhaust section damaged
  9. Fail78,525 miles (+10,699)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,525 miles
    Test number
    876223905590
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentre to rear exhaust section damaged
  10. Pass67,826 miles (+9,736)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    67,826 miles
    Test number
    155919777744
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure
  11. Pass58,090 miles (+15,556)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    58,090 miles
    Test number
    727254451634
    • AdvisoryExhaust has impact damage and in a very poor condition
    • AdvisoryFront brakes very low and just a pass
  12. Pass42,534 miles (+1,277)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    42,534 miles
    Test number
    726698927435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,257 miles (+2,129)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    41,257 miles
    Test number
    355171580883
    • AdvisoryRear tyres showing signs of perishing cracking in tread pattern
  14. Pass39,128 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    39,128 miles
    Test number
    178438075146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L29 LWM

Does L29 LWM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L29 LWM is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L29 LWM?
The MOT on L29 LWM is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L29 LWM done?
L29 LWM was recorded at 118,996 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 7,657 miles a year.
Has L29 LWM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L29 LWM has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on L29 LWM 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 LWM find?
L29 LWM passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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