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Ford Fiesta

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

LB61 SWUMOT history

LB61 SWU is a silver diesel Ford Fiesta first used on 23 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 167,422 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Nov 2026
Mileage
167,422 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,277 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 SWU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
23 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 SWU was last recorded at 167,422 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 7,496 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,926 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
7,496 miles
Average per year
9,277 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 167,422 miles
  • 2024 – 159,926 miles
  • 2023 – 153,277 miles
  • 2022 – 148,351 miles
  • 2021 – 143,209 miles
  • 2020 – 139,056 miles
  • 2019 – 130,093 miles
  • 2018 – 117,375 miles
  • 2017 – 102,971 miles
  • 2016 – 90,206 miles
  • 2015 – 68,210 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,422 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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 sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge shouldering badly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front steering track rod has slight play in inner knuckle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 16 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,422 miles (+7,496)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    167,422 miles
    Test number
    538066052667
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass159,926 miles (+6,649)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    159,926 miles
    Test number
    489521545805
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass153,277 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    153,277 miles
    Test number
    121885926260
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge shouldering badly (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  4. Fail153,276 miles (+4,925)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,276 miles
    Test number
    461478246686
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge shouldering badly (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  5. Pass148,351 miles (+5,142)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    148,351 miles
    Test number
    350665052219
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  6. Pass143,209 miles (+4,153)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    143,209 miles
    Test number
    610582446569
    • AdvisorySlight wear rear axle mounting buses

  7. Pass139,056 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    139,056 miles
    Test number
    359476215637
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail139,056 miles (+8,963)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,056 miles
    Test number
    532143623579
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass130,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    130,093 miles
    Test number
    429389418071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail130,093 miles (+12,718)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,093 miles
    Test number
    254490732044
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass117,375 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    117,375 miles
    Test number
    231556979366
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust system heavily corroded and in poor condition

  12. Fail117,375 miles (+14,404)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,375 miles
    Test number
    116605658992
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust system heavily corroded and in poor condition

  13. Pass102,971 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    102,971 miles
    Test number
    517470012333
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering track rod has slight play in inner knuckle

  14. Fail102,971 miles (+12,765)1 failure2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,971 miles
    Test number
    704724373852
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering track rod has slight play in inner knuckle
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass90,206 miles (+10,281)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    90,206 miles
    Test number
    494823975010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryO/S seatbelt buckle surround missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass79,925 miles (+11,715)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    79,925 miles
    Test number
    625848473869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass68,210 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    68,210 miles
    Test number
    128807945431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB61 SWU

Does LB61 SWU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 SWU is valid until 8 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB61 SWU?
The MOT on LB61 SWU is valid until 8 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB61 SWU done?
LB61 SWU was recorded at 167,422 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 9,277 miles a year.
Has LB61 SWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 SWU has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LB61 SWU 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 LB61 SWU find?
LB61 SWU passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides; oil leak, but not excessive.

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