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Ford Fiesta

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,242 cc

LA55 FBEMOT history

LA55 FBE is a black petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 28 Feb 2006. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 218,382 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

LA55 FBE black Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Aug 2027
Mileage
218,382 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
10,137 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 FBE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
28 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 FBE was last recorded at 218,382 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 1,624 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
216,758 miles · 7 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,624 miles
Average per year
10,137 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 218,382 miles
  • 2025 – 216,758 miles
  • 2024 – 215,779 miles
  • 2023 – 215,585 miles
  • 2022 – 211,934 miles
  • 2021 – 210,911 miles
  • 2020 – 209,424 miles
  • 2019 – 208,649 miles
  • 2018 – 200,532 miles
  • 2017 – 188,046 miles
  • 2016 – 169,220 miles
  • 2015 – 148,561 miles
  • 2014 – 134,808 miles
  • 2013 – 116,864 miles
  • 2012 – 99,710 miles
  • 2011 – 81,705 miles
  • 2010 – 61,791 miles
  • 2009 – 41,533 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass218,382 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOSF lower wing corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front number plate is damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Ns mirror taped on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 21 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass218,382 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    218,382 miles
    Test number
    478189825590
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOSF lower wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail218,382 miles (+1,624)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,382 miles
    Test number
    642508864564
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOSF lower wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass216,758 miles (+57)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    216,758 miles
    Test number
    680421985793
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNs mirror taped on
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail216,701 miles (+922)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,701 miles
    Test number
    988282576577
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn suspension Beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn suspension Beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNs mirror taped on
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass215,779 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    215,779 miles
    Test number
    130314874711
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail215,779 miles (+194)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,779 miles
    Test number
    776594523806
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass215,585 miles3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    215,585 miles
    Test number
    207774978580
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail215,585 miles (+3,651)2 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,585 miles
    Test number
    942605118831
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass211,934 miles (+1,023)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    211,934 miles
    Test number
    566749894453
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear sills corroded

  10. Pass210,911 miles (+1,487)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    210,911 miles
    Test number
    119976080269
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass209,424 miles (+775)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    209,424 miles
    Test number
    112567658975
    • MinorLower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  12. Pass208,649 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    208,649 miles
    Test number
    180793707097
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded.

  13. Fail208,646 miles (+8,114)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,646 miles
    Test number
    777188951931
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded.

  14. Pass200,532 miles (+12,486)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    200,532 miles
    Test number
    367875287052
    • AdvisoryFront number plate is damaged

  15. Pass188,046 miles (+91)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    188,046 miles
    Test number
    488204774682
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak - appears to be from bottle/reservour
    • AdvisoryFront number plate is damaged
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has a crack across lower screen not with in the drivers view.

  16. Fail187,955 miles (+18,735)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,955 miles
    Test number
    163859274108
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak - appears to be from bottle/reservour
    • AdvisoryFront number plate is damaged
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has a crack across lower screen not with in the drivers view.

  17. Pass169,220 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    169,220 miles
    Test number
    596978417280
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Fail169,220 miles (+20,659)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,220 miles
    Test number
    906443011657
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Fail148,561 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,561 miles
    Test number
    255096455034
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteExhaust heatshields are loose

  20. Pass148,561 miles (+13,753)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    148,561 miles
    Test number
    496126455053
    • NoteExhaust heatshields are loose

  21. Pass134,808 miles (+17,944)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    134,808 miles
    Test number
    895042064033
    • NoteHigh level brake light is inoperative
    • NoteRear exhaust heatsheild is loose/insecure

  22. Pass116,864 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    116,864 miles
    Test number
    248744163078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail116,804 miles (+17,094)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,804 miles
    Test number
    826763463094
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteTyre size : 175 / 65 r14 82t

  24. Pass99,710 miles (+18,005)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    99,710 miles
    Test number
    167042462059
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass81,705 miles (+19,914)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    81,705 miles
    Test number
    118007051441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass61,791 miles (+20,258)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    61,791 miles
    Test number
    910071950019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass41,533 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    41,533 miles
    Test number
    294272359052
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LA55 FBE

Does LA55 FBE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 FBE is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA55 FBE?
The MOT on LA55 FBE is valid until 6 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA55 FBE done?
LA55 FBE was recorded at 218,382 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 10,137 miles a year.
Has LA55 FBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 FBE has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LA55 FBE 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 LA55 FBE find?
LA55 FBE passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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