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Ford Fiesta

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,388 cc

LM61 UBGMOT history

LM61 UBG is a black petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 8 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 68,064 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

LM61 UBG black Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Dec 2026
Mileage
68,064 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,198 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 UBG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
8 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 UBG was last recorded at 68,064 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,063 miles · 10 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,198 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 68,064 miles
  • 2024 – 61,001 miles
  • 2023 – 54,451 miles
  • 2022 – 47,745 miles
  • 2021 – 42,920 miles
  • 2020 – 42,493 miles
  • 2019 – 41,364 miles
  • 2018 – 38,240 miles
  • 2017 – 36,022 miles
  • 2016 – 32,776 miles
  • 2015 – 27,762 miles
  • 2014 – 21,746 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,064 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre unrepairableRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm front bushes splitting at both the nearside and offside.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 29 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,064 miles (+1)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    68,064 miles
    Test number
    789782956021
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre unrepairable
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Fail68,063 miles (+7,062)2 dangerous1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,063 miles
    Test number
    557844029396
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/4516 inner edge slick (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge slick (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre unrepairable
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass61,001 miles (+6,550)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    61,001 miles
    Test number
    772331569850
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass54,451 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    54,451 miles
    Test number
    152183358145
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNear side front tyer is cut on side wall
    • AdvisoryNoies on suspect water pump
    • AdvisoryOff side front shocker is corroded
    • AdvisoryOff side rear shocker is corroded

  5. Fail54,451 miles (+6,706)2 major1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,451 miles
    Test number
    444638127395
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNear side front tyer is cut on side wall
    • AdvisoryNoies on suspect water pump
    • AdvisoryOff side front shocker is corroded
    • AdvisoryOff side rear shocker is corroded

  6. Pass47,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    47,745 miles
    Test number
    226250575783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail47,745 miles (+4,825)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,745 miles
    Test number
    167816971718
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 61 % (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to condition (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box corroded / fractured (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront discs badly worn / lipped
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs badly corroded

  8. Pass42,920 miles (+427)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    42,920 miles
    Test number
    917919289517
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass42,493 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    42,493 miles
    Test number
    760510742811
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm front bushes splitting at both the nearside and offside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail42,493 miles (+1,129)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,493 miles
    Test number
    192082313906
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both on inside tyre wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm front bushes splitting at both the nearside and offside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass41,364 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    41,364 miles
    Test number
    383888464152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail41,364 miles (+3,124)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,364 miles
    Test number
    219647188181
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass38,240 miles (+2,218)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    38,240 miles
    Test number
    407684259094
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small 'B zone' damage (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded on inner surfaces
    • AdvisorySlight front brake vibration

  14. Pass36,022 miles (+3,246)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    36,022 miles
    Test number
    550674053067
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass32,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    32,776 miles
    Test number
    749515839137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail32,776 miles (+5,014)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,776 miles
    Test number
    627930744378
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass27,762 miles (+6,016)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    27,762 miles
    Test number
    438112137127
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished

  18. Pass21,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    21,746 miles
    Test number
    129613334389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 UBG

Does LM61 UBG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 UBG is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM61 UBG?
The MOT on LM61 UBG is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 UBG done?
LM61 UBG was recorded at 68,064 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 4,198 miles a year.
Has LM61 UBG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 UBG has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LM61 UBG 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 LM61 UBG find?
LM61 UBG passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 6 more.

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