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Ford Fiesta

Black · Petrol · 2013 · 998 cc

L57 RATMOT history

L57 RAT is a black petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 30 Nov 2013. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 69,583 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

L57 RAT black Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2026
Mileage
69,583 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,260 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L57 RAT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
30 Nov 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L57 RAT was last recorded at 69,583 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 10,734 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
58,849 miles · 23 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
10,734 miles
Average per year
6,260 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 69,583 miles
  • 2024 – 58,849 miles
  • 2023 – 47,183 miles
  • 2022 – 40,276 miles
  • 2021 – 34,950 miles
  • 2020 – 30,406 miles
  • 2019 – 26,435 miles
  • 2018 – 23,765 miles
  • 2017 – 19,027 miles
  • 2016 – 13,504 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,583 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

12 tests since 15 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,583 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    69,583 miles
    Test number
    171901129232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail69,583 miles (+10,734)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,583 miles
    Test number
    750219326298
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass58,849 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    58,849 miles
    Test number
    211173331554
    • AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rears (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail58,849 miles (+11,666)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,849 miles
    Test number
    157298826819
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rears (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass47,183 miles (+6,907)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    47,183 miles
    Test number
    715581342925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass40,276 miles (+5,326)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    40,276 miles
    Test number
    227459900352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass34,950 miles (+4,544)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    34,950 miles
    Test number
    970269434343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass30,406 miles (+3,971)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    30,406 miles
    Test number
    771785833522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass26,435 miles (+2,670)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    26,435 miles
    Test number
    967610157653
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass23,765 miles (+4,738)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    23,765 miles
    Test number
    612434158743
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass19,027 miles (+5,523)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    19,027 miles
    Test number
    398468369523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass13,504 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    13,504 miles
    Test number
    600298729630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L57 RAT

Does L57 RAT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L57 RAT is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on L57 RAT?
The MOT on L57 RAT is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L57 RAT done?
L57 RAT was recorded at 69,583 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 6,260 miles a year.
Has L57 RAT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L57 RAT has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L57 RAT 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 L57 RAT find?
L57 RAT passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts.

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