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Ford Fiesta

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,242 cc

LC08 VTEMOT history

LC08 VTE is a blue petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 11 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 109,819 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

LC08 VTE blue Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jan 2027
Mileage
109,819 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,170 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC08 VTE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
11 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC08 VTE was last recorded at 109,819 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,800 miles · 6 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
6,170 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,819 miles
  • 2025 – 107,897 miles
  • 2024 – 105,715 miles
  • 2023 – 103,576 miles
  • 2022 – 102,144 miles
  • 2021 – 100,289 miles
  • 2020 – 98,089 miles
  • 2019 – 85,950 miles
  • 2018 – 72,922 miles
  • 2017 – 68,173 miles
  • 2016 – 60,522 miles
  • 2015 – 49,441 miles
  • 2014 – 42,171 miles
  • 2013 – 34,195 miles
  • 2012 – 26,202 miles
  • 2011 – 19,439 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,819 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Coil spring corroded all

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,819 miles (+19)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    109,819 miles
    Test number
    468805265763
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail109,800 miles (+1,903)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,800 miles
    Test number
    451802861739
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing badly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass107,897 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    107,897 miles
    Test number
    928562401694
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted both rears (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail107,896 miles (+2,181)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,896 miles
    Test number
    722446857128
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted both rears (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass105,715 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    105,715 miles
    Test number
    886409673870
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail105,712 miles (+2,136)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,712 miles
    Test number
    322893244290
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass103,576 miles (+1,432)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    103,576 miles
    Test number
    490287167161
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass102,144 miles (+17)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    102,144 miles
    Test number
    179055306888
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Fail102,127 miles (+1,838)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,127 miles
    Test number
    535919181877
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass100,289 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    100,289 miles
    Test number
    266222506160
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to underside

  11. Fail100,289 miles (+2,200)2 repaired2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,289 miles
    Test number
    183327266589
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to underside

  12. Pass98,089 miles (+12,139)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    98,089 miles
    Test number
    969157532766
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass85,950 miles (+13,028)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    85,950 miles
    Test number
    255328659258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass72,922 miles (+4,749)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    72,922 miles
    Test number
    821720531094
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass68,173 miles (+7,651)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    68,173 miles
    Test number
    231634708550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass60,522 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    60,522 miles
    Test number
    194644970046
    • 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)

  17. Fail60,522 miles (+11,081)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,522 miles
    Test number
    912007978001
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • 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)

  18. Pass49,441 miles (+7,270)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    49,441 miles
    Test number
    607422835173
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass42,171 miles (+7,976)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    42,171 miles
    Test number
    605986934103
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Fail34,195 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,195 miles
    Test number
    276520543167
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass34,195 miles (+7,993)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    34,195 miles
    Test number
    515300843157
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass26,202 miles (+6,763)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    26,202 miles
    Test number
    978093642150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,439 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    19,439 miles
    Test number
    609124341170
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LC08 VTE

Does LC08 VTE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC08 VTE is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC08 VTE?
The MOT on LC08 VTE is valid until 14 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC08 VTE done?
LC08 VTE was recorded at 109,819 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 6,170 miles a year.
Has LC08 VTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC08 VTE has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LC08 VTE 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 LC08 VTE find?
LC08 VTE passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill; nearside rear upper suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, and 2 more.

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