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Grey · Petrol · 2014 · 998 cc

L40 SBWMOT history

L40 SBW is a grey petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 11 Apr 2014. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jun 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 47,683 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.

L40 SBW grey Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jun 2027
Mileage
47,683 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,188 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 SBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
11 Apr 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 SBW was last recorded at 47,683 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 3,706 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,977 miles · 5 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,706 miles
Average per year
4,188 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 47,683 miles
  • 2025 – 43,977 miles
  • 2024 – 39,189 miles
  • 2023 – 34,537 miles
  • 2022 – 30,191 miles
  • 2021 – 25,067 miles
  • 2020 – 22,637 miles
  • 2019 – 17,144 miles
  • 2018 – 12,233 miles
  • 2017 – 9,160 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,683 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

11 tests since 20 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,683 miles (+3,706)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    47,683 miles
    Test number
    539502307921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass43,977 miles (+4,788)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    43,977 miles
    Test number
    216251901085
    • 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))
  3. Pass39,189 miles (+4,652)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    39,189 miles
    Test number
    174896720741
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass34,537 miles (+4,346)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    34,537 miles
    Test number
    149271787888
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass30,191 miles (+5,124)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    30,191 miles
    Test number
    577027720306
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass25,067 miles (+2,430)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    25,067 miles
    Test number
    624397116599
    • 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass22,637 miles (+5,493)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    22,637 miles
    Test number
    535627101831
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass17,144 miles (+4,911)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    17,144 miles
    Test number
    538317545892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass12,233 miles (+141)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    12,233 miles
    Test number
    403428338186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail12,092 miles (+2,932)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,092 miles
    Test number
    536630577545
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
  11. Pass9,160 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    9,160 miles
    Test number
    340148714330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 SBW

Does L40 SBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 SBW is valid until 7 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 SBW?
The MOT on L40 SBW is valid until 7 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 SBW done?
L40 SBW was recorded at 47,683 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 4,188 miles a year.
Has L40 SBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 SBW has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on L40 SBW 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 SBW find?
L40 SBW passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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