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Ford Fiesta

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 1,119 cc

L48 KNHMOT history

L48 KNH is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 6 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 26 May 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 42,098 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 May 2027
Mileage
42,098 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
753 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L48 KNH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,119 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
6 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 May 2027
Latest MOT test
27 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L48 KNH was last recorded at 42,098 miles on 27 May 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 May 2026: 42,098 miles, lower than 42,099 miles on 5 Oct 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
42,099 miles · 5 Oct 2022
Average per year
753 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 42,098 miles
  • 2022 – 42,099 miles
  • 2015 – 42,027 miles
  • 2013 – 42,021 miles
  • 2011 – 39,500 miles
  • 2010 – 36,922 miles
  • 2009 – 34,382 miles
  • 2007 – 31,967 miles
  • 2006 – 29,484 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,098 miles
  • MinorWindscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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.

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2013

Full MOT history

10 tests since 31 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,098 miles (-1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2027
    Odometer
    42,098 miles
    Test number
    793512963308
    • MinorWindscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

  2. Fail42,099 miles (+72)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,099 miles
    Test number
    783058865730
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass42,027 miles (+6)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    42,027 miles
    Test number
    516819845063
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  4. Fail42,021 miles (+2,521)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,021 miles
    Test number
    538182483110
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  5. Pass39,500 miles (+2,578)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    39,500 miles
    Test number
    409364251123
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOff side rear suspension top mounting croddedd

  6. Pass36,922 miles (+2,540)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    36,922 miles
    Test number
    132167710413
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  7. Pass34,382 miles (+2,415)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    34,382 miles
    Test number
    330788529043
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteOffside mirror lens cracked.
    • NoteParking brake cables insecure.

  8. Pass31,967 miles (+2,483)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    31,967 miles
    Test number
    881248927315
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteDamaged to offside mirror
    • NoteNear side off side outer sills weak

  9. Pass29,484 miles (+2,677)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    29,484 miles
    Test number
    984436036326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass26,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    26,807 miles
    Test number
    594241136018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L48 KNH

Does L48 KNH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L48 KNH is valid until 26 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L48 KNH?
The MOT on L48 KNH is valid until 26 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L48 KNH done?
L48 KNH was recorded at 42,098 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 753 miles a year.
Has L48 KNH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L48 KNH has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on L48 KNH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 May 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L48 KNH find?
L48 KNH passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with 1 minor defect: windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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