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Silver · Diesel · 2006

LA55 XARMOT history

LA55 XAR is a silver diesel Ford Fiesta first used on 6 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 91,988 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

LA55 XAR silver Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
91,988 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,096 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 XAR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
6 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 XAR was last recorded at 91,988 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 6,224 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
85,764 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,224 miles
Average per year
5,096 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,988 miles
  • 2025 – 85,764 miles
  • 2024 – 74,931 miles
  • 2023 – 60,485 miles
  • 2022 – 47,911 miles
  • 2021 – 36,706 miles
  • 2020 – 35,780 miles
  • 2019 – 34,417 miles
  • 2018 – 32,237 miles
  • 2016 – 30,788 miles
  • 2015 – 28,951 miles
  • 2014 – 27,164 miles
  • 2013 – 25,713 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,988 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front end of outer sill damaged not holed at present
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 14 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,988 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    91,988 miles
    Test number
    284148720794
    • AdvisoryNearside Front end of outer sill damaged not holed at present
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Fail91,988 miles (+6,224)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,988 miles
    Test number
    222281405587
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front end of outer sill damaged not holed at present
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass85,764 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    85,764 miles
    Test number
    642492910906
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Fail85,764 miles (+10,833)5 major1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,764 miles
    Test number
    703555645770
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. tyre different size to rest of tyres (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade damaged (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass74,931 miles (+4,502)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    74,931 miles
    Test number
    718512483106
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Pass70,429 miles (+9,944)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    70,429 miles
    Test number
    718630916560
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  7. Pass60,485 miles (+12,574)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    60,485 miles
    Test number
    706798133578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass47,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    47,911 miles
    Test number
    355273950195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail47,911 miles (+11,205)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,911 miles
    Test number
    325936651714
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  10. Pass36,706 miles (+926)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    36,706 miles
    Test number
    884365477422
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted slight buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between the tread and on inner sidewall, tyre also out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

  11. Pass35,780 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    35,780 miles
    Test number
    159561137581
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Fail35,780 miles (+1,363)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,780 miles
    Test number
    479159491096
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  13. Pass34,417 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    34,417 miles
    Test number
    569797404001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail34,417 miles (+2,180)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,417 miles
    Test number
    477348202557
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass32,237 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    32,237 miles
    Test number
    806421915109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail32,237 miles (+1,449)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,237 miles
    Test number
    778755115446
    • FailureEmissions not tested oil level very low (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass30,788 miles (+1,837)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    30,788 miles
    Test number
    458814877837
    • DangerousOffside Rear tyre wall and at tread cracking/perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass28,951 miles (+1,787)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    28,951 miles
    Test number
    672559369750
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perishing/cracking
    • AdvisoryEngine has slight oil leak

  19. Pass27,164 miles (+1,451)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    27,164 miles
    Test number
    638470214300
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cracking!

  20. Pass25,713 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    25,713 miles
    Test number
    457027083259
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Questions about LA55 XAR

Does LA55 XAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 XAR is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA55 XAR?
The MOT on LA55 XAR is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA55 XAR done?
LA55 XAR was recorded at 91,988 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 5,096 miles a year.
Has LA55 XAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 XAR has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LA55 XAR 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 XAR find?
LA55 XAR passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front end of outer sill damaged not holed at present; nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 3 more.

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