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Ford Fiesta

Blue · Petrol · 2014 · 1,596 cc

L40 AKCMOT history

L40 AKC is a blue petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 22 Jan 2014. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 97,730 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

L40 AKC blue Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
97,730 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,288 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 AKC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
22 Jan 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 AKC was last recorded at 97,730 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 7,966 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,764 miles · 29 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
7,966 miles
Average per year
7,288 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,730 miles
  • 2025 – 89,764 miles
  • 2024 – 82,539 miles
  • 2023 – 77,090 miles
  • 2022 – 76,264 miles
  • 2021 – 69,159 miles
  • 2020 – 60,411 miles
  • 2019 – 50,172 miles
  • 2018 – 41,324 miles
  • 2017 – 30,285 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,730 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x rears (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak

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 Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • O/s/f tyre inner tread worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

15 tests since 6 Jan 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,730 miles (+7,966)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    97,730 miles
    Test number
    154055307354
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x rears (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  2. Pass89,764 miles (+7,225)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    89,764 miles
    Test number
    884613303589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass82,539 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    82,539 miles
    Test number
    642834044568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail82,539 miles (+5,449)2 dangerous4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,539 miles
    Test number
    322076873068
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Pass77,090 miles (+826)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    77,090 miles
    Test number
    569506589018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass76,264 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    76,264 miles
    Test number
    824514670885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass76,221 miles (+7,062)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    76,221 miles
    Test number
    945509193021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass69,159 miles (+8,748)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    69,159 miles
    Test number
    888514572646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass60,411 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    60,411 miles
    Test number
    951909668197
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre inner tread worn

  10. Fail60,411 miles (+10,239)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,411 miles
    Test number
    458917359605
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre inner tread worn

  11. Pass50,172 miles (+228)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    50,172 miles
    Test number
    358040161776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass49,944 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    49,944 miles
    Test number
    382402587450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail49,944 miles (+8,620)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,944 miles
    Test number
    169302700550
    • MajorNearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

  14. Pass41,324 miles (+11,039)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    41,324 miles
    Test number
    824668014885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    30,285 miles
    Test number
    188219045828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 AKC

Does L40 AKC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 AKC is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 AKC?
The MOT on L40 AKC is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 AKC done?
L40 AKC was recorded at 97,730 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 7,288 miles a year.
Has L40 AKC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 AKC has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on L40 AKC 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 L40 AKC find?
L40 AKC passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x rears, and 1 more.

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