Ford Fiesta
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,398 cc
L3 CAEMOT history
L3 CAE is a black diesel Ford Fiesta first used on 18 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 14 Jul 2026 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 56,359 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Jul 2026
- Mileage
- 56,359 mi
- At MOT on 15 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 15 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 3,305 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L3 CAE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Fiesta
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,398 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 18 Jul 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Jul 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L3 CAE was last recorded at 56,359 miles on 15 Jul 2025, 6,871 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 49,488 miles · 15 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 6,871 miles
- Average per year
- 3,305 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 56,359 miles
- 2024 – 49,488 miles
- 2023 – 43,088 miles
- 2022 – 34,268 miles
- 2021 – 26,071 miles
- 2020 – 18,074 miles
- 2019 – 16,888 miles
- 2018 – 16,022 miles
- 2017 – 15,249 miles
- 2016 – 14,464 miles
- 2015 – 13,568 miles
- 2014 – 12,715 miles
- 2013 – 11,831 miles
- 2012 – 10,861 miles
- 2011 – 9,928 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass56,359 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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.
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Full MOT history
24 tests since 28 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass56,359 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 56,359 miles
- Test number
- 643530908789
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail56,359 miles (+6,871)1 dangerous2 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,359 miles
- Test number
- 309575156427
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe corroded all the way along (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass49,488 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 49,488 miles
- Test number
- 337630824707
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail49,488 miles (+6,400)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,488 miles
- Test number
- 545998667904
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass43,088 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 43,088 miles
- Test number
- 748332834101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,078 miles (+8,810)3 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,078 miles
- Test number
- 374725733425
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below limit. (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass34,268 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 34,268 miles
- Test number
- 651268302555
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,264 miles (+8,193)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,264 miles
- Test number
- 365110872395
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases & corroded. (6.1.2 (a))
Pass26,071 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 26,071 miles
- Test number
- 531270789530
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- 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))
Fail26,071 miles (+7,997)4 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,071 miles
- Test number
- 857797841075
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- 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))
Pass18,074 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 18,074 miles
- Test number
- 487457944882
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryInjector is slightly leaking and fumey, will need further investigation
Fail18,064 miles (+1,176)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 18,064 miles
- Test number
- 822907338488
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryInjector is slightly leaking and fumey, will need further investigation
Pass16,888 miles (+866)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 16,888 miles
- Test number
- 213183470340
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass16,022 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 16,022 miles
- Test number
- 786012409856
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail16,017 miles (+768)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 16,017 miles
- Test number
- 434498665906
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
Pass15,249 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 15,249 miles
- Test number
- 512507939311
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail15,244 miles (+780)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 15,244 miles
- Test number
- 635950482675
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Pass14,464 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 14,464 miles
- Test number
- 563328358290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail14,464 miles (+896)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 14,464 miles
- Test number
- 466628376369
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)
Pass13,568 miles (+853)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 13,568 miles
- Test number
- 666820975159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,715 miles (+884)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 12,715 miles
- Test number
- 319124184199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,831 miles (+970)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 11,831 miles
- Test number
- 199303183140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,861 miles (+933)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 10,861 miles
- Test number
- 296967972111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,928 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 9,928 miles
- Test number
- 739849271165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L3 CAE
- Does L3 CAE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L3 CAE expired on 14 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L3 CAE?
- The MOT on L3 CAE expired on 14 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L3 CAE done?
- L3 CAE was recorded at 56,359 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2025, an average of 3,305 miles a year.
- Has L3 CAE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L3 CAE has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on L3 CAE 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 L3 CAE find?
- L3 CAE passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2025 with 8 advisories: coil spring corroded all four; nearside front inner road wheel slightly distorted rim; nearside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.
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