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Ford Fiesta

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,388 cc

L4 YYEMOT history

L4 YYE is a black petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 13 Feb 2009. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 48,692 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

L4 YYE black Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 May 2027
Mileage
48,692 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,964 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 YYE
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
13 Feb 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 YYE was last recorded at 48,692 miles on 29 May 2026, 2,105 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,587 miles · 29 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,105 miles
Average per year
2,964 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,692 miles
  • 2025 – 46,587 miles
  • 2024 – 46,576 miles
  • 2023 – 44,416 miles
  • 2022 – 42,794 miles
  • 2021 – 40,064 miles
  • 2020 – 37,797 miles
  • 2018 – 33,184 miles
  • 2017 – 30,623 miles
  • 2016 – 27,492 miles
  • 2015 – 23,567 miles
  • 2014 – 18,999 miles
  • 2013 – 14,673 miles
  • 2012 – 10,251 miles
  • 2011 – 5,900 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,692 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 21 Dec 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,692 miles (+2,105)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    48,692 miles
    Test number
    460122375222
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass46,587 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    46,587 miles
    Test number
    551681745215
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass46,576 miles (+2,160)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    46,576 miles
    Test number
    495966923003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass44,416 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    44,416 miles
    Test number
    757341686069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail44,416 miles (+1,622)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,416 miles
    Test number
    398420046620
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass42,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    42,794 miles
    Test number
    925849955367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail42,724 miles (+2,660)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,724 miles
    Test number
    160337224738
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass40,064 miles (+2,267)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    40,064 miles
    Test number
    473727393562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass37,797 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    37,797 miles
    Test number
    487507887112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail37,797 miles (+4,613)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,797 miles
    Test number
    416461655178
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass33,184 miles (+2,561)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    33,184 miles
    Test number
    598508944608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass30,623 miles (+3,131)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    30,623 miles
    Test number
    828899278261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass27,492 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    27,492 miles
    Test number
    637471132152
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Fail27,492 miles (+3,925)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,492 miles
    Test number
    831548182244
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Pass23,567 miles (+4,568)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    23,567 miles
    Test number
    406528041437
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass18,999 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    18,999 miles
    Test number
    336224644341
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail18,999 miles (+4,326)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,999 miles
    Test number
    997954444320
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass14,673 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    14,673 miles
    Test number
    938135343353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail14,620 miles (+4,369)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,620 miles
    Test number
    435333343409
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are slightly perished

  20. Pass10,251 miles (+4,351)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    10,251 miles
    Test number
    857667942316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass5,900 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    5,900 miles
    Test number
    707985251341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 YYE

Does L4 YYE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 YYE is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 YYE?
The MOT on L4 YYE is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 YYE done?
L4 YYE was recorded at 48,692 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 2,964 miles a year.
Has L4 YYE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 YYE has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on L4 YYE 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 YYE find?
L4 YYE passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with 2 advisories: front suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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