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Red · Petrol · 2009 · 1,242 cc

L8 CUHMOT history

L8 CUH is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 31 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 118,577 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

L8 CUH red Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
118,577 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,878 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 CUH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 CUH was last recorded at 118,577 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 15,842 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,735 miles · 1 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
15,842 miles
Average per year
5,878 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,577 miles
  • 2025 – 102,735 miles
  • 2024 – 96,184 miles
  • 2023 – 93,311 miles
  • 2022 – 86,338 miles
  • 2021 – 81,628 miles
  • 2020 – 79,493 miles
  • 2019 – 70,704 miles
  • 2018 – 63,343 miles
  • 2017 – 59,673 miles
  • 2016 – 56,410 miles
  • 2015 – 51,681 miles
  • 2014 – 48,112 miles
  • 2013 – 43,077 miles
  • 2012 – 34,295 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,577 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (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.

  • Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 29 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,577 miles (+15,842)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    118,577 miles
    Test number
    605179043197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  2. Pass102,735 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    102,735 miles
    Test number
    564810028842
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail102,734 miles (+6,550)2 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,734 miles
    Test number
    839753315127
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass96,184 miles (+2,873)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    96,184 miles
    Test number
    660413706223
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

  5. Pass93,311 miles (+6,973)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    93,311 miles
    Test number
    952050414143
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure lens damaged (4.5.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Pass86,338 miles (+4,710)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    86,338 miles
    Test number
    399016150646
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure and lense damaged (4.5.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall and between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall and between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass81,628 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    81,628 miles
    Test number
    998340369906
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail81,628 miles (+2,135)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,628 miles
    Test number
    872735965196
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass79,493 miles (+8,789)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    79,493 miles
    Test number
    289991470849
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass70,704 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    70,704 miles
    Test number
    378823825860
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail70,704 miles (+7,361)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,704 miles
    Test number
    334164077089
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass63,343 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    63,343 miles
    Test number
    198893760588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail63,343 miles (+3,670)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,343 miles
    Test number
    552642134015
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bushes bonding coming away (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bushes bonding coming away (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass59,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    59,673 miles
    Test number
    703473326962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail59,673 miles (+3,263)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,673 miles
    Test number
    874163861273
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails

  16. Pass56,410 miles (+4,729)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    56,410 miles
    Test number
    781307418775
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass51,681 miles (+3,569)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    51,681 miles
    Test number
    746039175079
    • NoteSlight play in n/s steering rack end

  18. Pass48,112 miles (+5,035)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    48,112 miles
    Test number
    908526584069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,077 miles (+8,782)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    43,077 miles
    Test number
    356486583060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,295 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    34,295 miles
    Test number
    757809282035
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front 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)

Questions about L8 CUH

Does L8 CUH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 CUH is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 CUH?
The MOT on L8 CUH is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 CUH done?
L8 CUH was recorded at 118,577 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 5,878 miles a year.
Has L8 CUH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 CUH has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L8 CUH 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 CUH find?
L8 CUH passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush; nearside front inner road wheel slightly distorted bead rim; offside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush, and 1 more.

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