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Ford Fiesta

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,560 cc

L4 DDBMOT history

L4 DDB is a grey diesel Ford Fiesta first used on 30 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 69,757 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

L4 DDB grey Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
69,757 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,491 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 DDB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 DDB was last recorded at 69,757 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 1,536 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
68,221 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,536 miles
Average per year
3,491 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,757 miles
  • 2025 – 68,221 miles
  • 2024 – 67,299 miles
  • 2023 – 65,747 miles
  • 2022 – 64,777 miles
  • 2021 – 63,864 miles
  • 2020 – 62,647 miles
  • 2019 – 61,672 miles
  • 2018 – 58,914 miles
  • 2017 – 54,836 miles
  • 2016 – 50,905 miles
  • 2015 – 47,339 miles
  • 2014 – 37,036 miles
  • 2013 – 28,815 miles
  • 2012 – 20,980 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,757 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (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.

  • Rear exhaust box corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 30 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,757 miles (+1,536)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    69,757 miles
    Test number
    712390308678
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  2. Pass68,221 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    68,221 miles
    Test number
    195758720372
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
  3. Fail68,221 miles (+922)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,221 miles
    Test number
    843597800592
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
  4. Pass67,299 miles (+1,552)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    67,299 miles
    Test number
    851631708733
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
  5. Pass65,747 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    65,747 miles
    Test number
    396897867711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail65,747 miles (+970)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,747 miles
    Test number
    994903261007
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))
  7. Pass64,777 miles (+913)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    64,777 miles
    Test number
    832225296207
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
  8. Pass63,864 miles (+1,217)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    63,864 miles
    Test number
    551995698599
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
  9. Pass62,647 miles (+975)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    62,647 miles
    Test number
    259127086277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
  10. Pass61,672 miles (+2,758)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    61,672 miles
    Test number
    180430498267
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass58,914 miles (+4,078)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    58,914 miles
    Test number
    309371311390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,836 miles (+3,931)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    54,836 miles
    Test number
    317961269545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,905 miles (+3,566)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    50,905 miles
    Test number
    596261935950
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass47,339 miles (+10,303)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    47,339 miles
    Test number
    787267485064
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges
  15. Pass37,036 miles (+8,221)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    37,036 miles
    Test number
    887307994012
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass28,815 miles (+7,835)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    28,815 miles
    Test number
    659989793069
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAll tyres worn/wearing on inside edges.
  17. Pass20,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    20,980 miles
    Test number
    215970892069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail20,980 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,980 miles
    Test number
    425580992039
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about L4 DDB

Does L4 DDB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 DDB is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 DDB?
The MOT on L4 DDB is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 DDB done?
L4 DDB was recorded at 69,757 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 3,491 miles a year.
Has L4 DDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 DDB has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on L4 DDB 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 L4 DDB find?
L4 DDB passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted; offside front road wheel slightly distorted.

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