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Ford Fiesta

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,596 cc

LB59 GTUMOT history

LB59 GTU is a silver petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 21 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 24 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 100,504 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Oct 2027
Mileage
100,504 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,879 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 GTU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
21 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 GTU was last recorded at 100,504 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 1,492 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,012 miles · 22 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,492 miles
Average per year
6,879 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,504 miles
  • 2025 – 99,012 miles
  • 2024 – 89,632 miles
  • 2023 – 83,535 miles
  • 2022 – 78,760 miles
  • 2021 – 71,667 miles
  • 2020 – 66,115 miles
  • 2018 – 56,364 miles
  • 2017 – 36,663 miles
  • 2016 – 20,173 miles
  • 2015 – 8,496 miles
  • 2014 – 7,569 miles
  • 2013 – 6,696 miles
  • 2012 – 5,511 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,504 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
  • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,504 miles (+1,492)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    100,504 miles
    Test number
    559003774547
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass99,012 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    99,012 miles
    Test number
    467657833436
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  3. Fail99,012 miles (+9,380)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,012 miles
    Test number
    852627469188
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MajorLower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  4. Pass89,632 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    89,632 miles
    Test number
    343631983060
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driveshaft bearing worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail89,632 miles (+6,097)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,632 miles
    Test number
    500474307990
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driveshaft bearing worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass83,535 miles (+4,775)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    83,535 miles
    Test number
    711935577557
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass78,760 miles (+7,093)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    78,760 miles
    Test number
    908380841737
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass71,667 miles (+5,552)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    71,667 miles
    Test number
    312082684527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass66,115 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    66,115 miles
    Test number
    305646170503
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Fail66,115 miles (+9,751)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,115 miles
    Test number
    966569515006
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Pass56,364 miles (+19,701)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    56,364 miles
    Test number
    316766185964
    • AdvisoryBoth mirrors damaged but serviceable

  12. Pass36,663 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    36,663 miles
    Test number
    393002758478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail36,663 miles (+16,490)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,663 miles
    Test number
    958817836201
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  14. Pass20,173 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    20,173 miles
    Test number
    216216358651
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod

  15. Fail20,173 miles (+11,677)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,173 miles
    Test number
    483316526776
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod

  16. Pass8,496 miles (+927)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    8,496 miles
    Test number
    819659940524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass7,569 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    7,569 miles
    Test number
    365571824340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail7,569 miles (+873)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,569 miles
    Test number
    586431824342
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass6,696 miles (+1,185)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    6,696 miles
    Test number
    956732223308
    • NoteEmergency tyre sealent expires 11/13

  20. Fail5,511 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,511 miles
    Test number
    218438932347
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

  21. Pass5,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    5,511 miles
    Test number
    479178432375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB59 GTU

Does LB59 GTU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 GTU is valid until 24 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB59 GTU?
The MOT on LB59 GTU is valid until 24 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB59 GTU done?
LB59 GTU was recorded at 100,504 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 6,879 miles a year.
Has LB59 GTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 GTU has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB59 GTU 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 LB59 GTU find?
LB59 GTU passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front coil spring corroded both sides, and 4 more.

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