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Black · Petrol · 2013 · 998 cc

L6 YBLMOT history

L6 YBL is a black petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 18 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 50,610 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

L6 YBL black Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
50,610 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,659 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 YBL
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
18 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 YBL was last recorded at 50,610 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Mar 2019: 22,687 miles, lower than 30,136 miles on 5 Mar 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
50,609 miles · 3 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,659 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,610 miles
  • 2024 – 46,357 miles
  • 2023 – 43,794 miles
  • 2022 – 41,802 miles
  • 2021 – 39,241 miles
  • 2020 – 36,229 miles
  • 2019 – 22,687 miles
  • 2018 – 30,136 miles
  • 2017 – 26,788 miles
  • 2016 – 24,193 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,610 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light Misting of Oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 29 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,610 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    50,610 miles
    Test number
    265684252691
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail50,609 miles (+4,252)7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,609 miles
    Test number
    196521929758
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested wheel cylinder leaking (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield loose at back box
  3. Pass46,357 miles (+2,563)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    46,357 miles
    Test number
    437761145770
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  4. Pass43,794 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    43,794 miles
    Test number
    536750719038
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  5. Fail43,790 miles (+1,988)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,790 miles
    Test number
    719008787155
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  6. Pass41,802 miles (+28)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    41,802 miles
    Test number
    483413404733
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Fail41,774 miles (+2,533)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,774 miles
    Test number
    859194741172
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass39,241 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    39,241 miles
    Test number
    489577598011
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light Misting of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Fail39,241 miles (+3,012)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,241 miles
    Test number
    914387808589
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Rear Axle Bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light Misting of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear Axle Bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  10. Pass36,229 miles (+13,542)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    36,229 miles
    Test number
    879444478098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass22,687 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    22,687 miles
    Test number
    183353715525
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  12. Fail22,687 miles (-7,449)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,687 miles
    Test number
    958592666217
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  13. Pass30,136 miles (+3,348)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    30,136 miles
    Test number
    673461467990
    • AdvisoryFront Brake Discs Excessively Corroded on Inner Face
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  14. Pass26,788 miles (+2,595)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    26,788 miles
    Test number
    566572206739
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre perished & cracking
  15. Pass24,193 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    24,193 miles
    Test number
    789860020174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L6 YBL

Does L6 YBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 YBL is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L6 YBL?
The MOT on L6 YBL is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L6 YBL done?
L6 YBL was recorded at 50,610 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 2,659 miles a year.
Has L6 YBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 YBL has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L6 YBL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Mar 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L6 YBL find?
L6 YBL passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge; rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil both, and 2 more.

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