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Ford Fiesta

White · Petrol · 2011 · 1,388 cc

L7 VLAMOT history

L7 VLA is a white petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 1 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 63,788 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jun 2026.

L7 VLA white Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jun 2027
Mileage
63,788 mi
At MOT on 13 Jun 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,916 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 VLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 VLA was last recorded at 63,788 miles on 13 Jun 2026, 2,446 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
61,342 miles · 7 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,446 miles
Average per year
3,916 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,788 miles
  • 2025 – 61,342 miles
  • 2024 – 58,803 miles
  • 2023 – 55,572 miles
  • 2022 – 52,929 miles
  • 2021 – 47,147 miles
  • 2020 – 40,927 miles
  • 2019 – 36,465 miles
  • 2018 – 33,200 miles
  • 2017 – 29,299 miles
  • 2016 – 25,305 miles
  • 2015 – 21,740 miles
  • 2014 – 17,354 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,788 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside and offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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 Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD LOOSE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 4 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,788 miles (+2,446)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    63,788 miles
    Test number
    834715696856
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside and offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  2. Pass61,342 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    61,342 miles
    Test number
    390491883632
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Fail61,342 miles (+2,539)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,342 miles
    Test number
    464481377462
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Pass58,803 miles (+3,231)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    58,803 miles
    Test number
    240326898363
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass55,572 miles (+2,643)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    55,572 miles
    Test number
    304947587285
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases WHERE PIPE ENTERS BACK EXHAUST BOX (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryREAR EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD LOOSE
  6. Pass52,929 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    52,929 miles
    Test number
    685972837236
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WORN (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD LOOSE
  7. Fail52,929 miles (+5,782)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,929 miles
    Test number
    556740513170
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WORN (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD LOOSE
  8. Pass47,147 miles (+6,220)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    47,147 miles
    Test number
    438616098267
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass40,927 miles (+4,462)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    40,927 miles
    Test number
    864911765496
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  10. Pass36,465 miles (+3,265)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    36,465 miles
    Test number
    753667649784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass33,200 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    33,200 miles
    Test number
    514900318580
    • AdvisoryRear bumper poor condition sticks out slightly
  12. Fail33,200 miles (+3,901)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,200 miles
    Test number
    449334981762
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper poor condition sticks out slightly
    • AdvisoryBoth front wiper poor
    • AdvisoryBoth rear indicators slight white light
  13. Pass29,299 miles (+3,994)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    29,299 miles
    Test number
    588279765340
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes slightly unbonded
  14. Pass25,305 miles (+3,565)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    25,305 miles
    Test number
    426917014127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre inner edge worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner edge bald
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyre treads cracking
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes unbonding
  15. Pass21,740 miles (+4,386)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    21,740 miles
    Test number
    484979820322
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge
    • AdvisoryAll tyres have started too crack in the tread
    • AdvisoryExaust heat shield loose
  16. Pass17,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    17,354 miles
    Test number
    367536014414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 VLA

Does L7 VLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 VLA is valid until 12 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 VLA?
The MOT on L7 VLA is valid until 12 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 VLA done?
L7 VLA was recorded at 63,788 miles at its MOT on 13 Jun 2026, an average of 3,916 miles a year.
Has L7 VLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 VLA has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L7 VLA 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 L7 VLA find?
L7 VLA passed its latest MOT on 13 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside and offside.

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