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Ford Fiesta

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

L8 BUVMOT history

L8 BUV is a silver petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 30 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 14 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 150,657 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

L8 BUV silver Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Feb 2027
Mileage
150,657 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,776 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 BUV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 BUV was last recorded at 150,657 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 6,991 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,666 miles · 15 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,991 miles
Average per year
7,776 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,657 miles
  • 2025 – 143,666 miles
  • 2024 – 142,061 miles
  • 2023 – 134,559 miles
  • 2022 – 127,564 miles
  • 2021 – 122,637 miles
  • 2019 – 119,636 miles
  • 2018 – 111,820 miles
  • 2017 – 102,284 miles
  • 2016 – 94,679 miles
  • 2015 – 90,026 miles
  • 2014 – 85,397 miles
  • 2013 – 74,517 miles
  • 2012 – 63,021 miles
  • 2011 – 47,895 miles
  • 2010 – 32,339 miles
  • 2009 – 17,712 miles
  • 2008 – 15,370 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,657 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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 Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,657 miles (+6,991)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    150,657 miles
    Test number
    637963041012
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass143,666 miles (+1,605)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    143,666 miles
    Test number
    555198553237
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  3. Pass142,061 miles (+7,502)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    142,061 miles
    Test number
    461604877713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass134,559 miles (+6,995)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    134,559 miles
    Test number
    492275892514
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass127,564 miles (+4,927)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    127,564 miles
    Test number
    926268359703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass122,637 miles (+3,001)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    122,637 miles
    Test number
    544744983385
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust shield slightly loose or rattling
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly rusty both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded slightly

  7. Pass119,636 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    119,636 miles
    Test number
    728045635181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  8. Fail119,636 miles (+7,816)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,636 miles
    Test number
    821319641270
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  9. Pass111,820 miles (+9,536)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    111,820 miles
    Test number
    501238874646
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass102,284 miles (+7,605)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    102,284 miles
    Test number
    831238422502
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  11. Pass94,679 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    94,679 miles
    Test number
    939529106626
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  12. Fail94,679 miles (+4,653)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,679 miles
    Test number
    188491903186
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  13. Pass90,026 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    90,026 miles
    Test number
    169930975128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail90,026 miles (+4,629)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,026 miles
    Test number
    167880875127
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass85,397 miles (+10,880)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    85,397 miles
    Test number
    896251984136
    • NoteFront windscreen has light stonechip damage outside of zone"A".
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has light sidewall damage.

  16. Pass74,517 miles (+11,496)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    74,517 miles
    Test number
    215331553420
    • NoteBoth front indicators discoloured
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to wear unevenly on inner edges
    • NoteNearside wiper blade split

  17. Pass63,021 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    63,021 miles
    Test number
    256957542151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear wheel bearing slghitjy noisy

  18. Fail63,021 miles (+15,126)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,021 miles
    Test number
    589247342190
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear wheel bearing slghitjy noisy

  19. Pass47,895 miles (+15,556)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    47,895 miles
    Test number
    986975951182
    • NoteFront wiper blades split

  20. Pass32,339 miles (+14,627)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    32,339 miles
    Test number
    991706550174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass17,712 miles (+2,342)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    17,712 miles
    Test number
    394550269100
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass15,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    15,370 miles
    Test number
    371941068238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 BUV

Does L8 BUV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 BUV is valid until 14 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 BUV?
The MOT on L8 BUV is valid until 14 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 BUV done?
L8 BUV was recorded at 150,657 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 7,776 miles a year.
Has L8 BUV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 BUV has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on L8 BUV 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 L8 BUV find?
L8 BUV passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: front oil leak, but not excessive.

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