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Ford Fiesta

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,388 cc

L31 BEFMOT history

L31 BEF is a blue petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 31 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 81,624 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2026.

L31 BEF blue Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2027
Mileage
81,624 km
At MOT on 10 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 BEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 BEF was last recorded at 81,624 km on 10 Oct 2026, 8,159 km more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
73,465 km · 11 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
8,159 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,624 km
  • 2025 – 73,465 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,624 km
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 22 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,624 km (+8,159)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    81,624 km
    Test number
    640800023142
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
  2. Pass73,465 km
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    73,465 km
    Test number
    111697981737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail73,465 km1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,465 km
    Test number
    530964076330
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass38,974 miles (+3,675)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    38,974 miles
    Test number
    630659574056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass35,299 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    35,299 miles
    Test number
    784820811333
    • 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))
  6. Fail35,299 miles (+2,549)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,299 miles
    Test number
    376167784661
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (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))
  7. Pass32,750 miles (+3,025)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    32,750 miles
    Test number
    644015716590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass29,725 miles (+1,996)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    29,725 miles
    Test number
    452757240268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass27,729 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    27,729 miles
    Test number
    390860907417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail27,728 miles (+1,812)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,728 miles
    Test number
    817228233761
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  11. Pass25,916 miles (+3,658)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    25,916 miles
    Test number
    671387530936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass22,258 miles (+3,090)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    22,258 miles
    Test number
    547209077795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass19,168 miles (+3,717)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    19,168 miles
    Test number
    653763953241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges and cracking in thread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking in treads (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges and cracking in treads (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking in treads (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass15,451 miles (+5,210)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    15,451 miles
    Test number
    562507477492
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres getting slightly low on inner edge
  15. Pass10,241 miles (+1,110)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    10,241 miles
    Test number
    577715525145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass9,131 miles (+2,296)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    9,131 miles
    Test number
    658983223325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass6,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    6,835 miles
    Test number
    358957522329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L31 BEF

Does L31 BEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 BEF is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L31 BEF?
The MOT on L31 BEF is valid until 19 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L31 BEF done?
L31 BEF was recorded at 81,624 km at its MOT on 10 Oct 2026.
Has L31 BEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 BEF has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L31 BEF 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 L31 BEF find?
L31 BEF passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; steering system slightly rough.

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