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Ford Fiesta

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc

L31 POVMOT history

L31 POV is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 170,657 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.

L31 POV red Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Fiesta, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
170,657 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
12,154 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 POV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 POV was last recorded at 170,657 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 11,291 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
159,366 miles · 17 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
11,291 miles
Average per year
12,154 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,657 miles
  • 2025 – 159,366 miles
  • 2024 – 146,122 miles
  • 2023 – 131,595 miles
  • 2022 – 119,808 miles
  • 2021 – 108,427 miles
  • 2020 – 97,967 miles
  • 2019 – 86,650 miles
  • 2018 – 76,423 miles
  • 2017 – 65,286 miles
  • 2016 – 52,543 miles
  • 2015 – 38,751 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,657 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust box corroded

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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

17 tests since 1 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,657 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    170,657 miles
    Test number
    613639664637
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust box corroded

  2. Fail170,657 miles (+11,291)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,657 miles
    Test number
    982909363340
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MinorCentral Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust box corroded

  3. Pass159,366 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    159,366 miles
    Test number
    988989618192
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  4. Fail159,366 miles (+13,244)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,366 miles
    Test number
    311928890449
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  5. Pass146,122 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    146,122 miles
    Test number
    491621904077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  6. Fail146,122 miles (+14,527)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,122 miles
    Test number
    610681477798
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  7. Pass131,595 miles (+11,787)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    131,595 miles
    Test number
    224205419502
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread cracking (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass119,808 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    119,808 miles
    Test number
    174551681855
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking small cut inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail119,808 miles (+11,381)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,808 miles
    Test number
    356092283996
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking small cut inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass108,427 miles (+10,460)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    108,427 miles
    Test number
    902299267642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass97,967 miles (+11,317)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    97,967 miles
    Test number
    133781776184
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass86,650 miles (+10,227)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    86,650 miles
    Test number
    984664751981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass76,423 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    76,423 miles
    Test number
    404521730365
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Fail76,402 miles (+11,116)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,402 miles
    Test number
    915199897817
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass65,286 miles (+12,743)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    65,286 miles
    Test number
    928308686934
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass52,543 miles (+13,792)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    52,543 miles
    Test number
    676433976634
    • AdvisoryFront n/s and o/s inner brake pads approx 75% worn. Discs also lipped
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear nail in tyre

  17. Pass38,751 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    38,751 miles
    Test number
    385561295097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about L31 POV

Does L31 POV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 POV is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L31 POV?
The MOT on L31 POV is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L31 POV done?
L31 POV was recorded at 170,657 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 12,154 miles a year.
Has L31 POV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 POV has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L31 POV 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 POV find?
L31 POV passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking; offside rear exhaust box corroded.

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