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Ford Fiesta

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,388 cc

L4 PBLMOT history

L4 PBL is a black petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 31 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 93,164 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

L4 PBL black Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
93,164 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,478 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 PBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 PBL was last recorded at 93,164 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 2,253 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,911 miles · 28 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,253 miles
Average per year
5,478 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,164 miles
  • 2025 – 90,911 miles
  • 2024 – 87,856 miles
  • 2023 – 84,561 miles
  • 2022 – 80,503 miles
  • 2021 – 76,335 miles
  • 2020 – 72,441 miles
  • 2019 – 65,882 miles
  • 2018 – 59,301 miles
  • 2017 – 51,583 miles
  • 2015 – 44,510 miles
  • 2013 – 29,163 miles
  • 2012 – 21,659 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,164 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 17 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,164 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    93,164 miles
    Test number
    568855610022
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail93,162 miles (+2,251)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,162 miles
    Test number
    974011290269
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass90,911 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    90,911 miles
    Test number
    769116497215
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail90,909 miles (+3,053)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,909 miles
    Test number
    439624541893
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryHeat Shield Loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass87,856 miles (+3,295)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    87,856 miles
    Test number
    547665676507
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass84,561 miles (+4,058)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    84,561 miles
    Test number
    332670450086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass80,503 miles (+4,168)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    80,503 miles
    Test number
    402954678146
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass76,335 miles (+3,894)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    76,335 miles
    Test number
    474153688543
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass72,441 miles (+6,559)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    72,441 miles
    Test number
    315481149839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,882 miles (+6,581)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    65,882 miles
    Test number
    365990486941
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass59,301 miles (+7,718)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    59,301 miles
    Test number
    716939901544
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass51,583 miles (+7,073)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    51,583 miles
    Test number
    452581203954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,510 miles (+7,035)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    44,510 miles
    Test number
    114040967998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    37,475 miles
    Test number
    198526405497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail37,474 miles (+8,311)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,474 miles
    Test number
    945826405056
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass29,163 miles (+7,504)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    29,163 miles
    Test number
    407944163387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass21,659 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    21,659 miles
    Test number
    427392252390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 PBL

Does L4 PBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 PBL is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 PBL?
The MOT on L4 PBL is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 PBL done?
L4 PBL was recorded at 93,164 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 5,478 miles a year.
Has L4 PBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 PBL has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L4 PBL 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 PBL find?
L4 PBL passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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