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Silver · Petrol · 2013 · 998 cc

L40 HBMMOT history

L40 HBM is a silver petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 4 Oct 2013. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 71,342 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

L40 HBM silver Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Apr 2027
Mileage
71,342 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,342 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 HBM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
4 Oct 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 HBM was last recorded at 71,342 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 2,158 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,184 miles · 12 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,158 miles
Average per year
4,342 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,342 miles
  • 2025 – 69,184 miles
  • 2024 – 63,480 miles
  • 2023 – 62,361 miles
  • 2022 – 51,917 miles
  • 2021 – 50,490 miles
  • 2020 – 48,587 miles
  • 2019 – 46,466 miles
  • 2018 – 42,094 miles
  • 2017 – 35,502 miles
  • 2016 – 30,088 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,342 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 6 Oct 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,342 miles (+2,158)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    71,342 miles
    Test number
    157130228078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass69,184 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2026
    Odometer
    69,184 miles
    Test number
    100553697453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail69,179 miles (+5,699)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,179 miles
    Test number
    913707903092
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass63,480 miles (+1,119)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2025
    Odometer
    63,480 miles
    Test number
    936997710221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass62,361 miles (+10,444)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    62,361 miles
    Test number
    963034533778
    • 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))
  6. Pass51,917 miles (+1,427)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    51,917 miles
    Test number
    831952051022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass50,490 miles (+1,903)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    50,490 miles
    Test number
    953409948335
    • 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))
  8. Pass48,587 miles (+2,121)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    48,587 miles
    Test number
    345477359058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass46,466 miles (+4,372)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    46,466 miles
    Test number
    271617642804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass42,094 miles (+6,592)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    42,094 miles
    Test number
    630562060998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass35,502 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    35,502 miles
    Test number
    356112938888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail35,502 miles (+5,414)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,502 miles
    Test number
    423210370864
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid WASHERS INOP (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp not working BOTH OUTER STOP LIGHT BULBS INOP (1.2.1b)
  13. Pass30,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    30,088 miles
    Test number
    300779971410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 HBM

Does L40 HBM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 HBM is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 HBM?
The MOT on L40 HBM is valid until 6 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 HBM done?
L40 HBM was recorded at 71,342 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 4,342 miles a year.
Has L40 HBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 HBM has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2025.
Has the mileage on L40 HBM 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 HBM find?
L40 HBM passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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