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Ford Fiesta

Red · Petrol · 2011 · 1,242 cc

L8 OLBMOT history

L8 OLB is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 30 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 81,667 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

L8 OLB red Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jan 2027
Mileage
81,667 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,751 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 OLB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 OLB was last recorded at 81,667 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 4,262 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,405 miles · 18 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,262 miles
Average per year
5,751 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,667 miles
  • 2025 – 77,405 miles
  • 2024 – 73,876 miles
  • 2023 – 68,430 miles
  • 2022 – 61,644 miles
  • 2020 – 56,911 miles
  • 2019 – 51,359 miles
  • 2018 – 46,567 miles
  • 2016 – 38,084 miles
  • 2015 – 27,910 miles
  • 2014 – 17,658 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,667 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryGeneral surface rust on suspension and chassisRecorded at 7 MOTs since 2022

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside Front

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 29 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,667 miles (+4,262)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    81,667 miles
    Test number
    693517333855
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface rust on suspension and chassis

  2. Pass77,405 miles (+8)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    77,405 miles
    Test number
    609037324808
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface rust on suspension and chassis
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface rust on suspension and chassis

  3. Fail77,397 miles (+3,521)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,397 miles
    Test number
    532351290956
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface rust on suspension and chassis
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface rust on suspension and chassis

  4. Pass73,876 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    73,876 miles
    Test number
    399000008559
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface rust on suspension and chassis
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail73,868 miles (+5,438)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,868 miles
    Test number
    271452824674
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface rust on suspension and chassis
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass68,430 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    68,430 miles
    Test number
    172588771390
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail68,423 miles (+6,779)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,423 miles
    Test number
    566880417438
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass61,644 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    61,644 miles
    Test number
    667588733083
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface rust on suspension and chassis
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail61,638 miles (+4,727)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,638 miles
    Test number
    584018325042
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface rust on suspension and chassis
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass56,911 miles (+5,552)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    56,911 miles
    Test number
    221683295534
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle Corroded but Not Considered Excessive
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass51,359 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    51,359 miles
    Test number
    462102860801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail51,359 miles (+4,792)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,359 miles
    Test number
    472502012353
    • DangerousTyre has ply or cords exposed Offside and Nearside Front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass46,567 miles (+8,483)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    46,567 miles
    Test number
    824535256305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,084 miles (+10,174)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    38,084 miles
    Test number
    670013317871
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass27,910 miles (+10,252)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    27,910 miles
    Test number
    429499823572
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass17,658 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    17,658 miles
    Test number
    585533034389
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteShow plates removed before inspection

Questions about L8 OLB

Does L8 OLB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 OLB is valid until 17 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 OLB?
The MOT on L8 OLB is valid until 17 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 OLB done?
L8 OLB was recorded at 81,667 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 5,751 miles a year.
Has L8 OLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 OLB has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on L8 OLB 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 OLB find?
L8 OLB passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside; front brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside; front subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 1 more.

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