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Orange · Petrol · 2005 · 1,388 cc

L8 CVYMOT history

L8 CVY is an orange petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 1 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 95,712 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

L8 CVY orange Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 May 2027
Mileage
95,712 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,020 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 CVY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 CVY was last recorded at 95,712 miles on 5 May 2026, 2,473 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,239 miles · 15 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,473 miles
Average per year
4,020 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,712 miles
  • 2025 – 93,239 miles
  • 2024 – 92,128 miles
  • 2023 – 91,264 miles
  • 2022 – 90,636 miles
  • 2021 – 89,461 miles
  • 2020 – 88,856 miles
  • 2019 – 88,117 miles
  • 2018 – 86,786 miles
  • 2017 – 85,279 miles
  • 2016 – 77,714 miles
  • 2015 – 70,174 miles
  • 2014 – 62,338 miles
  • 2013 – 53,483 miles
  • 2012 – 45,551 miles
  • 2011 – 40,044 miles
  • 2010 – 33,794 miles
  • 2009 – 27,859 miles
  • 2008 – 22,602 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,712 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 26 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,712 miles (+2,473)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2027
    Odometer
    95,712 miles
    Test number
    560170528622
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass93,239 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2026
    Odometer
    93,239 miles
    Test number
    789483807538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail93,239 miles (+1,111)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,239 miles
    Test number
    683539746867
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass92,128 miles (+864)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    92,128 miles
    Test number
    905309445874
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering noisy but operation is ok
  5. Pass91,264 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2024
    Odometer
    91,264 miles
    Test number
    293401632000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail91,264 miles (+628)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,264 miles
    Test number
    126874365286
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass90,636 miles (+1,175)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    90,636 miles
    Test number
    105088288648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass89,461 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    89,461 miles
    Test number
    985166285505
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  9. Fail89,461 miles (+605)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,461 miles
    Test number
    325773994249
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  10. Pass88,856 miles (+739)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    88,856 miles
    Test number
    856407795573
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass88,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    88,117 miles
    Test number
    278119254397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail88,116 miles (+1,330)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,116 miles
    Test number
    831597362783
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  13. Pass86,786 miles (+1,507)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    86,786 miles
    Test number
    305366546435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass85,279 miles (+7,565)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    85,279 miles
    Test number
    874327675641
    • AdvisorySlight handbrake travel
  15. Pass77,714 miles (+7,540)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    77,714 miles
    Test number
    403224139033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge .8mm main tread 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.4mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  16. Pass70,174 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    70,174 miles
    Test number
    956902245055
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Fail70,174 miles (+7,836)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,174 miles
    Test number
    928002045006
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass62,338 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    62,338 miles
    Test number
    187025544440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail62,333 miles (+8,850)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,333 miles
    Test number
    617555344075
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  20. Pass53,483 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    53,483 miles
    Test number
    606746343056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  21. Fail53,483 miles (+7,932)2 dangerous2 failures1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,483 miles
    Test number
    458296743015
    • DangerousNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • DangerousNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  22. Pass45,551 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    45,551 miles
    Test number
    299063252031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Fail45,551 miles (+5,507)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,551 miles
    Test number
    648753052006
    • FailureNearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Fail40,044 miles2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,044 miles
    Test number
    316029441022
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNearside end of steering rack play close to limit
    • NoteOffside wiper small split
    • NoteSlight dampness bottom of steering rack
  25. Pass40,044 miles (+6,250)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    40,044 miles
    Test number
    426309041061
    • NoteNearside end of steering rack play close to limit
    • NoteOffside wiper small split
    • NoteSlight dampness bottom of steering rack
  26. Pass33,794 miles (+5,935)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    33,794 miles
    Test number
    733630450089
    • NoteSlight dampness bottom of steering rack
  27. Pass27,859 miles (+5,257)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    27,859 miles
    Test number
    610754259027
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSlight dampness power steering rack area
  28. Pass22,602 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    22,602 miles
    Test number
    142547158089
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about L8 CVY

Does L8 CVY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 CVY is valid until 14 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 CVY?
The MOT on L8 CVY is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 CVY done?
L8 CVY was recorded at 95,712 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 4,020 miles a year.
Has L8 CVY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 CVY has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2025.
Has the mileage on L8 CVY 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 CVY find?
L8 CVY passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; oil leak, but not excessive transmission.

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