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Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,596 cc

L5 CPUMOT history

L5 CPU is a black petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 31 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 81,533 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

L5 CPU black Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
81,533 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,364 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 CPU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 CPU was last recorded at 81,533 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 3,031 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,502 miles · 11 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,031 miles
Average per year
4,364 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,533 miles
  • 2025 – 78,502 miles
  • 2024 – 76,304 miles
  • 2023 – 73,456 miles
  • 2022 – 71,294 miles
  • 2021 – 69,663 miles
  • 2019 – 67,825 miles
  • 2018 – 59,301 miles
  • 2017 – 53,888 miles
  • 2016 – 49,435 miles
  • 2015 – 46,699 miles
  • 2014 – 39,787 miles
  • 2013 – 33,815 miles
  • 2012 – 25,739 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,533 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 6 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,533 miles (+3,031)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    81,533 miles
    Test number
    643201769141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass78,502 miles (+2,198)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    78,502 miles
    Test number
    575465530835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass76,304 miles (+2,848)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    76,304 miles
    Test number
    584049361613
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass73,456 miles (+2,162)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    73,456 miles
    Test number
    856940713218
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass71,294 miles (+1,631)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    71,294 miles
    Test number
    997855873780
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass69,663 miles (+1,838)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    69,663 miles
    Test number
    447456280736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass67,825 miles (+8,524)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    67,825 miles
    Test number
    998589408213
    • 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))

  8. Pass59,301 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    59,301 miles
    Test number
    194678673986
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail59,301 miles (+5,413)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,301 miles
    Test number
    577415099096
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass53,888 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    53,888 miles
    Test number
    562296909464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail53,888 miles (+4,453)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,888 miles
    Test number
    797999703668
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  12. Pass49,435 miles (+2,736)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    49,435 miles
    Test number
    290029005270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass46,699 miles (+6,912)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    46,699 miles
    Test number
    871859867744
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted

  14. Pass39,787 miles (+5,972)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    39,787 miles
    Test number
    168642054325
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBolt in offside rear tyre

  15. Pass33,815 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    33,815 miles
    Test number
    415143153320
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Fail33,815 miles1 dangerous2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,815 miles
    Test number
    266113353301
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Fail33,810 miles (+8,071)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,810 miles
    Test number
    148803853385
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureFront brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass25,739 miles (+4,613)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    25,739 miles
    Test number
    746974952377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    21,126 miles
    Test number
    865136762039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 CPU

Does L5 CPU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 CPU is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 CPU?
The MOT on L5 CPU is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 CPU done?
L5 CPU was recorded at 81,533 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 4,364 miles a year.
Has L5 CPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 CPU has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 25 May 2018.
Has the mileage on L5 CPU 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 L5 CPU find?
L5 CPU passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge.

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