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Ford Fiesta

White · Diesel · 2014 · 1,560 cc

L40 UTBMOT history

L40 UTB is a white diesel Ford Fiesta first used on 17 Nov 2014. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2027 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 159,242 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2026.

L40 UTB white Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Nov 2027
Mileage
159,242 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
13,547 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 UTB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
17 Nov 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 UTB was last recorded at 159,242 miles on 26 Oct 2026, 17,797 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,445 miles · 17 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
17,797 miles
Average per year
13,547 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,242 miles
  • 2025 – 141,445 miles
  • 2024 – 127,167 miles
  • 2023 – 112,762 miles
  • 2022 – 99,509 miles
  • 2021 – 84,776 miles
  • 2020 – 77,621 miles
  • 2019 – 64,696 miles
  • 2018 – 49,462 miles
  • 2017 – 37,363 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,242 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust deteriated
  • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear exhaust silencer deteriated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 27 Oct 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,242 miles (+17,797)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    159,242 miles
    Test number
    852165536450
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriated
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure

  2. Pass141,445 miles (+14,278)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    141,445 miles
    Test number
    287356106732
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass127,167 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    127,167 miles
    Test number
    465148375164
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriated

  4. Fail127,166 miles (+14,404)3 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,166 miles
    Test number
    694478122999
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriated

  5. Pass112,762 miles (+13,253)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    112,762 miles
    Test number
    393061159461
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass99,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    99,509 miles
    Test number
    113820490839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail99,509 miles (+14,733)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,509 miles
    Test number
    468209008122
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  8. Pass84,776 miles (+7,155)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    84,776 miles
    Test number
    688045909913
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer deteriated

  9. Pass77,621 miles (+12,925)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    77,621 miles
    Test number
    791407497736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass64,696 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    64,696 miles
    Test number
    935687063872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail64,696 miles (+15,234)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,696 miles
    Test number
    517465879789
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside edge torn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass49,462 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    49,462 miles
    Test number
    232723491977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail49,462 miles (+12,099)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,462 miles
    Test number
    375594425530
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass37,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    37,363 miles
    Test number
    837977169593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail37,363 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,363 miles
    Test number
    282078224599
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L40 UTB

Does L40 UTB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 UTB is valid until 16 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 UTB?
The MOT on L40 UTB is valid until 16 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 UTB done?
L40 UTB was recorded at 159,242 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2026, an average of 13,547 miles a year.
Has L40 UTB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 UTB has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L40 UTB 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 UTB find?
L40 UTB passed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; exhaust deteriated; exhaust heat shield insecure.

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