Ford Fiesta
Red · Petrol · 2014 · 1,242 cc
L31 VEAMOT history
L31 VEA is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 31 Jul 2014. Its MOT is valid until 20 Nov 2026 and it has passed 9 of 15 MOT tests, with 172,767 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 172,767 mi
- At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 15
- 9 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 14,980 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L31 VEA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Fiesta
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,242 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 31 Jul 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L31 VEA was last recorded at 172,767 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 172,767 miles · 17 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 14,980 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 172,767 miles
- 2024 – 161,129 miles
- 2023 – 151,235 miles
- 2022 – 136,502 miles
- 2021 – 115,402 miles
- 2020 – 104,307 miles
- 2019 – 85,859 miles
- 2018 – 66,242 miles
- 2017 – 47,305 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass172,767 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp mounting bracket damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryBonnet damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisorySlight leak exhaust
- AdvisorySlight play anti roll bar bushs
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.
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative
Major3 MOTs, 2020–2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
15 tests since 7 Jul 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass172,767 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 172,767 miles
- Test number
- 733967509308
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp mounting bracket damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBonnet damaged
- AdvisorySlight leak exhaust
- AdvisorySlight play anti roll bar bushs
Fail172,767 miles (+11,638)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,767 miles
- Test number
- 316674437335
- MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp mounting bracket damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBonnet damaged
Pass161,129 miles (+423)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 161,129 miles
- Test number
- 477089942958
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail160,706 miles (+9,471)6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,706 miles
- Test number
- 649802601817
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass151,235 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 151,235 miles
- Test number
- 229867859538
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail151,235 miles (+14,733)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,235 miles
- Test number
- 315763703348
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass136,502 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 136,502 miles
- Test number
- 706595979672
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Fail136,502 miles (+21,100)3 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,502 miles
- Test number
- 440021108271
- Repaired at testCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass115,402 miles (+11,095)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 115,402 miles
- Test number
- 727616519020
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside front, on the limit (1.1.13 (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))
Pass104,307 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 104,307 miles
- Test number
- 665276369613
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail104,307 miles (+18,448)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,307 miles
- Test number
- 290516471339
- MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass85,859 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 85,859 miles
- Test number
- 587182787126
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail85,859 miles (+19,617)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,859 miles
- Test number
- 994576391698
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass66,242 miles (+18,937)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 66,242 miles
- Test number
- 678843229940
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,305 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 47,305 miles
- Test number
- 942368507615
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L31 VEA
- Does L31 VEA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 VEA is valid until 20 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L31 VEA?
- The MOT on L31 VEA is valid until 20 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L31 VEA done?
- L31 VEA was recorded at 172,767 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 14,980 miles a year.
- Has L31 VEA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L31 VEA has failed 6 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on L31 VEA 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 VEA find?
- L31 VEA passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy; nearside front headlamp mounting bracket damaged; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush, and 4 more.
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