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Black · Petrol · 2014 · 998 cc

L8 HMFMOT history

L8 HMF is a black petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 30 Apr 2014. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 69,952 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2025.

L8 HMF black Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2026
Mileage
69,952 mi
At MOT on 25 Oct 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,979 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 HMF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
30 Apr 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 HMF was last recorded at 69,952 miles on 25 Oct 2025, 2,402 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,550 miles · 30 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,402 miles
Average per year
5,979 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 69,952 miles
  • 2024 – 67,550 miles
  • 2023 – 62,227 miles
  • 2022 – 59,921 miles
  • 2021 – 57,706 miles
  • 2020 – 51,637 miles
  • 2018 – 33,506 miles
  • 2017 – 18,570 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,952 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Outer cut on sidewall no cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

15 tests since 22 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,952 miles (+2,402)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    69,952 miles
    Test number
    216215640252
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  2. Pass67,550 miles (+887)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    67,550 miles
    Test number
    805650042132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass66,663 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    66,663 miles
    Test number
    295721673866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail66,663 miles (+4,436)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,663 miles
    Test number
    731708644163
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  5. Pass62,227 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    62,227 miles
    Test number
    856274504575
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  6. Fail62,227 miles (+2,306)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,227 miles
    Test number
    608475038649
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass59,921 miles (+2,215)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    59,921 miles
    Test number
    398393425932
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  8. Pass57,706 miles (+6,069)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    57,706 miles
    Test number
    958318309167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass51,637 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    51,637 miles
    Test number
    169953090446
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail51,637 miles (+7,392)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,637 miles
    Test number
    487680503706
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass44,245 miles (+10,739)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    44,245 miles
    Test number
    508348428424
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass33,506 miles (+10,255)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    33,506 miles
    Test number
    320918124811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass23,251 miles (+4,681)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    23,251 miles
    Test number
    427002232691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass18,570 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    18,570 miles
    Test number
    894183144215
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer cut on sidewall no cords
  15. Fail18,570 miles5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,570 miles
    Test number
    834148966379
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer cut on sidewall no cords

Questions about L8 HMF

Does L8 HMF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 HMF is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on L8 HMF?
The MOT on L8 HMF is valid until 29 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 HMF done?
L8 HMF was recorded at 69,952 miles at its MOT on 25 Oct 2025, an average of 5,979 miles a year.
Has L8 HMF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 HMF has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on L8 HMF 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 HMF find?
L8 HMF passed its latest MOT on 25 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; offside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn.

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