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Ford Fiesta

Silver · Petrol · 2010 · 1,388 cc

L40 DOEMOT history

L40 DOE is a silver petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 31 Dec 2010. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 56,064 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

L40 DOE silver Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
56,064 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,342 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 DOE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
31 Dec 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 DOE was last recorded at 56,064 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,063 miles · 29 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,342 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 56,064 miles
  • 2024 – 55,274 miles
  • 2023 – 53,932 miles
  • 2022 – 52,523 miles
  • 2021 – 48,975 miles
  • 2020 – 44,821 miles
  • 2019 – 40,170 miles
  • 2018 – 34,074 miles
  • 2017 – 30,004 miles
  • 2016 – 27,320 miles
  • 2015 – 24,535 miles
  • 2014 – 20,722 miles
  • 2013 – 16,230 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,064 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 30 Dec 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,064 miles (+1)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    56,064 miles
    Test number
    889516291355
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail56,063 miles (+789)1 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,063 miles
    Test number
    512723870041
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass55,274 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    55,274 miles
    Test number
    408286190846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail55,274 miles (+1,342)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,274 miles
    Test number
    785206676425
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass53,932 miles (+1,409)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    53,932 miles
    Test number
    512345542991
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass52,523 miles (+3,548)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    52,523 miles
    Test number
    732002835284
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass48,975 miles (+4,154)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    48,975 miles
    Test number
    308563818048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass44,821 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    44,821 miles
    Test number
    349009528198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail44,821 miles (+4,651)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,821 miles
    Test number
    352159126073
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Pass40,170 miles (+6,096)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    40,170 miles
    Test number
    853314201315
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edges

  11. Pass34,074 miles (+4,070)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    34,074 miles
    Test number
    498001371535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass30,004 miles (+2,684)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    30,004 miles
    Test number
    215125560476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass27,320 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    27,320 miles
    Test number
    519416876616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass27,310 miles (+2,775)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    27,310 miles
    Test number
    382208753699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass24,535 miles (+3,813)
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    24,535 miles
    Test number
    334624388838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,722 miles (+4,492)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    20,722 miles
    Test number
    449872544368
    • NoteNote tyres getting down to limmit

  17. Pass16,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    16,230 miles
    Test number
    308674663300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 DOE

Does L40 DOE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 DOE is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L40 DOE?
The MOT on L40 DOE is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 DOE done?
L40 DOE was recorded at 56,064 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 3,342 miles a year.
Has L40 DOE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 DOE has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L40 DOE 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 DOE find?
L40 DOE passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 6 more.

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