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Ford Fiesta

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc

L4 ULDMOT history

L4 ULD is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 31 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 61,639 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

L4 ULD red Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Feb 2027
Mileage
61,639 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,513 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 ULD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 ULD was last recorded at 61,639 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 4,380 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
57,259 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,380 miles
Average per year
4,513 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,639 miles
  • 2025 – 57,259 miles
  • 2024 – 52,669 miles
  • 2023 – 48,466 miles
  • 2022 – 44,393 miles
  • 2021 – 40,080 miles
  • 2020 – 35,988 miles
  • 2019 – 31,071 miles
  • 2018 – 26,362 miles
  • 2017 – 21,557 miles
  • 2016 – 16,722 miles
  • 2015 – 11,934 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,639 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 30 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,639 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    61,639 miles
    Test number
    831118265911
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail61,639 miles (+4,380)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,639 miles
    Test number
    543028913146
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass57,259 miles (+4,590)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    57,259 miles
    Test number
    408171592252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass52,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    52,669 miles
    Test number
    864501426930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail52,669 miles (+4,203)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,669 miles
    Test number
    869004430781
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass48,466 miles (+4,073)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    48,466 miles
    Test number
    102715734439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass44,393 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    44,393 miles
    Test number
    167732754583
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail44,391 miles (+4,311)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,391 miles
    Test number
    529593483321
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass40,080 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    40,080 miles
    Test number
    267887441865
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail40,080 miles (+4,092)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,080 miles
    Test number
    585368134018
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass35,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    35,988 miles
    Test number
    324932972490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail35,986 miles (+4,915)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,986 miles
    Test number
    608481128121
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass31,071 miles (+4,709)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    31,071 miles
    Test number
    967851517821
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass26,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    26,362 miles
    Test number
    960015724798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail26,352 miles (+4,795)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,352 miles
    Test number
    231561567219
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass21,557 miles (+4,835)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    21,557 miles
    Test number
    456407122443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass16,722 miles (+4,788)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    16,722 miles
    Test number
    420841366471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass11,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    11,934 miles
    Test number
    856990135066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 ULD

Does L4 ULD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 ULD is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 ULD?
The MOT on L4 ULD is valid until 3 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 ULD done?
L4 ULD was recorded at 61,639 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 4,513 miles a year.
Has L4 ULD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 ULD has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L4 ULD 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 ULD find?
L4 ULD passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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