Ford Fiesta
Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,398 cc
L8 SXEMOT history
L8 SXE is a black diesel Ford Fiesta first used on 13 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 125,138 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 125,138 mi
- At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 18
- 12 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 10,134 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 SXE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Fiesta
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,398 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 13 Dec 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L8 SXE was last recorded at 125,138 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 18,829 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 106,309 miles · 11 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 18,829 miles
- Average per year
- 10,134 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 125,138 miles
- 2024 – 106,309 miles
- 2023 – 89,948 miles
- 2022 – 73,410 miles
- 2021 – 58,893 miles
- 2020 – 43,347 miles
- 2019 – 39,072 miles
- 2018 – 33,816 miles
- 2017 – 28,606 miles
- 2016 – 23,512 miles
- 2015 – 18,939 miles
- 2014 – 13,827 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass125,138 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
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 Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
18 tests since 8 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass125,138 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 125,138 miles
- Test number
- 795620690646
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail125,138 miles (+18,829)2 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,138 miles
- Test number
- 375314832226
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass106,309 miles (+16,361)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 106,309 miles
- Test number
- 516735314313
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass89,948 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 89,948 miles
- Test number
- 721589666224
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front head light has condensation but not effect beam pattern
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryTank heat shield insecure not attached sitting on exhaust
Fail89,934 miles (+16,524)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,934 miles
- Test number
- 903476725555
- DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bumper corner sticking out (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front head light has condensation but not effect beam pattern
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryTank heat shield insecure not attached sitting on exhaust
Pass73,410 miles (+14,517)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 73,410 miles
- Test number
- 233203829985
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNocking noise coming from the steering shaft, will require further investigation.
Pass58,893 miles (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 58,893 miles
- Test number
- 701299703682
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail58,890 miles (+15,543)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,890 miles
- Test number
- 449871450389
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOnce track rod end has been replaced further investigation will be needed to ensure there is no further play
Pass43,347 miles (+4,275)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 43,347 miles
- Test number
- 632597106148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,072 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 39,072 miles
- Test number
- 232479275337
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail39,072 miles (+5,256)2 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,072 miles
- Test number
- 221751455419
- DangerousNearside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass33,816 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 33,816 miles
- Test number
- 799236273527
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,816 miles (+5,210)1 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,816 miles
- Test number
- 308402756579
- DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass28,606 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 28,606 miles
- Test number
- 535921444793
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail28,606 miles (+5,094)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,606 miles
- Test number
- 250520805568
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass23,512 miles (+4,573)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 23,512 miles
- Test number
- 432389245435
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,939 miles (+5,112)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 18,939 miles
- Test number
- 305438278066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,827 miles4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 13,827 miles
- Test number
- 878192344341
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Questions about L8 SXE
- Does L8 SXE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 SXE is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L8 SXE?
- The MOT on L8 SXE is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L8 SXE done?
- L8 SXE was recorded at 125,138 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 10,134 miles a year.
- Has L8 SXE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L8 SXE has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on L8 SXE 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 SXE find?
- L8 SXE passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.
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