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Ford Fiesta

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,596 cc

LC08 VTLMOT history

LC08 VTL is a black petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 11 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 83,971 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

LC08 VTL black Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
83,971 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,229 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC08 VTL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
11 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC08 VTL was last recorded at 83,971 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,971 miles · 27 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,229 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,971 miles
  • 2025 – 81,973 miles
  • 2024 – 76,437 miles
  • 2023 – 69,802 miles
  • 2022 – 64,114 miles
  • 2021 – 60,376 miles
  • 2020 – 56,635 miles
  • 2019 – 53,128 miles
  • 2018 – 48,913 miles
  • 2017 – 45,656 miles
  • 2016 – 41,122 miles
  • 2015 – 36,108 miles
  • 2014 – 31,895 miles
  • 2013 – 27,518 miles
  • 2012 – 23,776 miles
  • 2011 – 20,113 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,971 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass83,971 miles5 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    83,971 miles
    Test number
    869887303370
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  2. Fail83,971 miles (+1,998)6 major2 repaired5 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,971 miles
    Test number
    314717252400
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  3. Pass81,973 miles (+5,536)6 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    81,973 miles
    Test number
    202621326400
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tarnished (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tarnished (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened retaining nut corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose heat shield panel loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment hand/park brake no reserve travel (1.1.18 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair no reserve travel or lock up (1.2.1 (c))
  4. Pass76,437 miles (+6,635)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    76,437 miles
    Test number
    957656661294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass69,802 miles (+5,688)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    69,802 miles
    Test number
    946091109070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass64,114 miles (+3,738)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    64,114 miles
    Test number
    622036131080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass60,376 miles (+3,741)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    60,376 miles
    Test number
    203624886533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass56,635 miles (+3,507)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    56,635 miles
    Test number
    352177515563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass53,128 miles (+4,215)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    53,128 miles
    Test number
    745906466807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass48,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    48,913 miles
    Test number
    576491494043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail48,913 miles (+3,257)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,913 miles
    Test number
    559360517638
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  12. Pass45,656 miles (+4,534)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    45,656 miles
    Test number
    184360942636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,122 miles (+5,014)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    41,122 miles
    Test number
    756685020276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass36,108 miles (+4,213)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    36,108 miles
    Test number
    569748785177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,895 miles (+4,377)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    31,895 miles
    Test number
    126219284188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,518 miles (+3,742)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    27,518 miles
    Test number
    729849663156
    • NoteAdjust tracking when new tyres are fitted.
    • NoteBoth front roadwheels slightly bent/dented on inside edges not to x/s at time of test.
    • NoteN/s/f & o/s/f tyres 2.5mm tread left at lowest point at time of test.(1.6mm limit).
  17. Pass23,776 miles (+3,663)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    23,776 miles
    Test number
    499524762134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,113 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    20,113 miles
    Test number
    287815371471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC08 VTL

Does LC08 VTL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC08 VTL is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC08 VTL?
The MOT on LC08 VTL is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC08 VTL done?
LC08 VTL was recorded at 83,971 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 4,229 miles a year.
Has LC08 VTL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC08 VTL has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LC08 VTL 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 VTL find?
LC08 VTL passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 5 minor defects and 11 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective, and 13 more.

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