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White · Petrol · 2016 · 1,596 cc

L4 SALMOT history

L4 SAL is a white petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 31 Jul 2016. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 44,495 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

L4 SAL white Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
44,495 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,444 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 SAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
31 Jul 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 SAL was last recorded at 44,495 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 3,892 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,603 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,892 miles
Average per year
4,444 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 44,495 miles
  • 2025 – 40,603 miles
  • 2024 – 36,830 miles
  • 2023 – 28,794 miles
  • 2022 – 24,322 miles
  • 2021 – 20,746 miles
  • 2020 – 16,752 miles
  • 2019 – 13,300 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,495 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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre to rear silencer join blowing

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

11 tests since 17 Jul 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,495 miles (+3,892)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    44,495 miles
    Test number
    200555579794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass40,603 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    40,603 miles
    Test number
    264551730818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail40,569 miles (+54)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,569 miles
    Test number
    780863586740
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre to rear silencer join blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  4. Fail40,515 miles (+3,685)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,515 miles
    Test number
    193438478676
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre to rear silencer join blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  5. Pass36,830 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    36,830 miles
    Test number
    577099781421
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread depth left. (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail36,830 miles (+8,036)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,830 miles
    Test number
    570687781120
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread depth left. (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass28,794 miles (+4,472)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    28,794 miles
    Test number
    260309961956
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
  8. Pass24,322 miles (+3,576)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    24,322 miles
    Test number
    843669026378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass20,746 miles (+3,994)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    20,746 miles
    Test number
    188996640919
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass16,752 miles (+3,452)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    16,752 miles
    Test number
    195611439898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass13,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    13,300 miles
    Test number
    900782517777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 SAL

Does L4 SAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 SAL is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 SAL?
The MOT on L4 SAL is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 SAL done?
L4 SAL was recorded at 44,495 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 4,444 miles a year.
Has L4 SAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 SAL has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L4 SAL 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 SAL find?
L4 SAL passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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