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Ford Fiesta

Green · Petrol · 2008 · 1,388 cc

L5 DBPMOT history

L5 DBP is a green petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 19 Dec 2008. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 139,294 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2026.

L5 DBP green Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jan 2027
Mileage
139,294 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,131 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 DBP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
19 Dec 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 DBP was last recorded at 139,294 miles on 10 Jan 2026, 5,834 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,460 miles · 4 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,834 miles
Average per year
8,131 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,294 miles
  • 2025 – 133,460 miles
  • 2024 – 124,913 miles
  • 2023 – 115,457 miles
  • 2022 – 110,311 miles
  • 2021 – 108,008 miles
  • 2019 – 103,870 miles
  • 2018 – 100,479 miles
  • 2017 – 97,594 miles
  • 2016 – 96,891 miles
  • 2015 – 95,911 miles
  • 2014 – 83,243 miles
  • 2013 – 55,168 miles
  • 2012 – 25,934 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,294 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryAux belt beginning to fray, attention advised

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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

19 tests since 1 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,294 miles (+5,834)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    139,294 miles
    Test number
    401671717802
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryAux belt beginning to fray, attention advised
  2. Pass133,460 miles13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    133,460 miles
    Test number
    107906083729
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail133,460 miles (+8,547)2 major1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,460 miles
    Test number
    382415836642
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass124,913 miles (+9,456)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    124,913 miles
    Test number
    111862412127
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass115,457 miles (+5,146)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    115,457 miles
    Test number
    930805865718
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass110,311 miles (+2,303)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    110,311 miles
    Test number
    441154505425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass108,008 miles (+4,138)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    108,008 miles
    Test number
    977455204441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass103,870 miles (+3,391)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    103,870 miles
    Test number
    176994216364
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass100,479 miles (+2,885)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    100,479 miles
    Test number
    318087354751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass97,594 miles (+151)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    97,594 miles
    Test number
    768120523860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass97,443 miles (+552)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    97,443 miles
    Test number
    617063063066
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre is worn unevenly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f wiper blade is deterioating
  12. Pass96,891 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    96,891 miles
    Test number
    652166391964
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn uneven on inside edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  13. Fail96,891 miles (+980)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,891 miles
    Test number
    179293796544
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn uneven on inside edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass95,911 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    95,911 miles
    Test number
    555909225057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  15. Fail95,911 miles (+12,668)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,911 miles
    Test number
    356329325071
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  16. Pass83,243 miles (+28,075)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    83,243 miles
    Test number
    889807924092
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  17. Pass55,168 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    55,168 miles
    Test number
    236942833033
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  18. Fail55,160 miles (+29,226)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,160 miles
    Test number
    598301333034
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  19. Pass25,934 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    25,934 miles
    Test number
    186822432479
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L5 DBP

Does L5 DBP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 DBP is valid until 13 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 DBP?
The MOT on L5 DBP is valid until 13 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 DBP done?
L5 DBP was recorded at 139,294 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2026, an average of 8,131 miles a year.
Has L5 DBP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 DBP has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on L5 DBP 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 DBP find?
L5 DBP passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2026 with 11 advisories: coolant leak; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 8 more.

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