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Ford Fiesta

White · Petrol · 2009 · 1,596 cc

L8 DYUMOT history

L8 DYU is a white petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 9 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 51,442 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

L8 DYU white Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jul 2027
Mileage
51,442 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,165 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 DYU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
9 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 DYU was last recorded at 51,442 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 1,983 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,459 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,983 miles
Average per year
2,165 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,442 miles
  • 2025 – 49,459 miles
  • 2024 – 47,404 miles
  • 2023 – 44,603 miles
  • 2022 – 41,843 miles
  • 2021 – 40,067 miles
  • 2020 – 38,156 miles
  • 2019 – 35,878 miles
  • 2018 – 33,588 miles
  • 2016 – 27,991 miles
  • 2015 – 26,110 miles
  • 2014 – 24,136 miles
  • 2013 – 22,400 miles
  • 2012 – 21,180 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,442 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Gearbox mounting defective Gearbox stabilizer mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 13 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,442 miles (+1,983)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    51,442 miles
    Test number
    336320542174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass49,459 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    49,459 miles
    Test number
    299938613196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail49,457 miles (+2,053)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,457 miles
    Test number
    295295121699
    • MajorEngine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement BOTTOM ENGINE MOUNT (DOG BONE ) (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn ((SUB FRAME)) FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ((SUB FRAME )) FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass47,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    47,404 miles
    Test number
    269267567512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail47,403 miles (+2,800)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,403 miles
    Test number
    668531202715
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass44,603 miles (+2,760)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    44,603 miles
    Test number
    552029020382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass41,843 miles (+89)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    41,843 miles
    Test number
    721508900844
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective Gearbox stabilizer mount
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail41,754 miles (+1,687)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,754 miles
    Test number
    653886537140
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective Gearbox stabilizer mount
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass40,067 miles (+1,911)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    40,067 miles
    Test number
    480239794260
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective Gearbox stabiliser mount bush has worn.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/40zr17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Pass38,156 miles (+2,278)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    38,156 miles
    Test number
    416551373117
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Pass35,878 miles (+2,290)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    35,878 miles
    Test number
    376795470099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass33,588 miles (+5,597)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    33,588 miles
    Test number
    793813701788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass27,991 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    27,991 miles
    Test number
    407170029727
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail27,991 miles (+1,881)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,991 miles
    Test number
    916360144228
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass26,110 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    26,110 miles
    Test number
    425740995173
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail26,110 miles (+1,974)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,110 miles
    Test number
    239739185445
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail24,136 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,136 miles
    Test number
    229729584462
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass24,136 miles (+1,736)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    24,136 miles
    Test number
    236589284452
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass22,400 miles (+1,220)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    22,400 miles
    Test number
    235042493440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,180 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    21,180 miles
    Test number
    967655092180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 DYU

Does L8 DYU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 DYU is valid until 10 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 DYU?
The MOT on L8 DYU is valid until 10 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 DYU done?
L8 DYU was recorded at 51,442 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 2,165 miles a year.
Has L8 DYU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 DYU has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L8 DYU 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 DYU find?
L8 DYU passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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