
Ford Fiesta
Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,388 cc
LA55 FBUMOT history
LA55 FBU is a blue petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 16 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 16 Feb 2025 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 130,079 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 16 Feb 2025
- Mileage
- 130,079 mi
- At MOT on 7 Feb 2024
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 8,066 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA55 FBU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Fiesta
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,388 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 16 Feb 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 16 Feb 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Feb 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA55 FBU was last recorded at 130,079 miles on 7 Feb 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 130,077 miles · 6 Feb 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 8,066 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 130,079 miles
- 2023 – 112,183 miles
- 2022 – 95,860 miles
- 2021 – 83,114 miles
- 2020 – 72,385 miles
- 2019 – 64,685 miles
- 2018 – 61,902 miles
- 2017 – 57,967 miles
- 2016 – 54,639 miles
- 2015 – 50,041 miles
- 2014 – 46,119 miles
- 2013 – 38,671 miles
- 2012 – 31,341 miles
- 2011 – 23,485 miles
- 2010 – 15,393 miles
- 2009 – 8,802 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryBumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper loose but unlikely to fal off (6.1.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
21 tests since 24 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass130,079 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 130,079 miles
- Test number
- 873969573728
- AdvisoryBumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper loose but unlikely to fal off (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail130,077 miles (+17,894)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,077 miles
- Test number
- 461890188391
- MajorFront Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- AdvisoryBumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper loose but unlikely to fal off (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass112,183 miles (+1)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 112,183 miles
- Test number
- 585060175562
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack lower pinion
Fail112,182 miles (+16,322)2 dangerous4 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,182 miles
- Test number
- 673342494499
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack lower pinion
Pass95,860 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 95,860 miles
- Test number
- 467546696416
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail95,859 miles (+12,745)3 major2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,859 miles
- Test number
- 978528055830
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass83,114 miles (+10,729)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 83,114 miles
- Test number
- 479483199848
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass72,385 miles (+7,700)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 72,385 miles
- Test number
- 271136951218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,685 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 64,685 miles
- Test number
- 346348773829
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,685 miles (+2,783)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,685 miles
- Test number
- 373743994586
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Pass61,902 miles (+3,935)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 61,902 miles
- Test number
- 937323884667
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,967 miles (+3,328)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 57,967 miles
- Test number
- 951250019907
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,639 miles (+4,598)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 54,639 miles
- Test number
- 307986142048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,041 miles (+3,922)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 50,041 miles
- Test number
- 686537935084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,119 miles (+7,448)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 46,119 miles
- Test number
- 669272844008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,671 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 38,671 miles
- Test number
- 638070433071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,671 miles (+7,330)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,671 miles
- Test number
- 116440033040
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Pass31,341 miles (+7,856)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 31,341 miles
- Test number
- 815945842075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,485 miles (+8,092)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 23,485 miles
- Test number
- 198965931496
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass15,393 miles (+6,591)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 15,393 miles
- Test number
- 142039530058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,802 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 8,802 miles
- Test number
- 330734129062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LA55 FBU
- Does LA55 FBU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LA55 FBU expired on 16 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LA55 FBU?
- The MOT on LA55 FBU expired on 16 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LA55 FBU done?
- LA55 FBU was recorded at 130,079 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2024, an average of 8,066 miles a year.
- Has LA55 FBU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA55 FBU has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2024.
- Has the mileage on LA55 FBU 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 FBU find?
- LA55 FBU passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2024 with 2 advisories: bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper loose but unlikely to fal off; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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