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Ford Fiesta

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc

LM61 UVAMOT history

LM61 UVA is a black petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 31 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 110,245 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2026.

LM61 UVA black Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jan 2027
Mileage
110,245 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,027 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 UVA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 UVA was last recorded at 110,245 miles on 17 Jan 2026, 5,972 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,273 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,972 miles
Average per year
7,027 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,245 miles
  • 2025 – 104,273 miles
  • 2024 – 97,126 miles
  • 2023 – 89,409 miles
  • 2022 – 79,028 miles
  • 2021 – 73,661 miles
  • 2020 – 68,668 miles
  • 2018 – 61,738 miles
  • 2017 – 56,451 miles
  • 2016 – 49,466 miles
  • 2015 – 42,829 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,245 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play OSF + NSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF + NSF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Coil spring corroded both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 15 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,245 miles (+5,972)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    110,245 miles
    Test number
    930881581803
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play OSF + NSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF + NSF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass104,273 miles (+7,147)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    104,273 miles
    Test number
    913066875656
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass97,126 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    97,126 miles
    Test number
    991195833442
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Fail97,126 miles (+7,717)2 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,126 miles
    Test number
    980418001470
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass89,409 miles (+378)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    89,409 miles
    Test number
    260677187787
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover cracking
  6. Fail89,031 miles (+10,003)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,031 miles
    Test number
    134624048750
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover cracking
  7. Pass79,028 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    79,028 miles
    Test number
    148731929862
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Fail79,028 miles (+5,367)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,028 miles
    Test number
    219098994300
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  9. Pass73,661 miles (+4,993)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    73,661 miles
    Test number
    706610074643
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  10. Pass68,668 miles (+6,930)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    68,668 miles
    Test number
    317629092098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass61,738 miles (+5,287)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    61,738 miles
    Test number
    978107951083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass56,451 miles (+6,985)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    56,451 miles
    Test number
    429876378628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,466 miles (+6,637)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    49,466 miles
    Test number
    340173897668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,829 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    42,829 miles
    Test number
    982016203711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail42,817 miles (+9,913)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,817 miles
    Test number
    378081658240
    • FailureOffside Front Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)
  16. Pass32,904 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    32,904 miles
    Test number
    706965615043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail32,904 miles2 dangerous1 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,904 miles
    Test number
    298465715052
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking

Questions about LM61 UVA

Does LM61 UVA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 UVA is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 UVA?
The MOT on LM61 UVA is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 UVA done?
LM61 UVA was recorded at 110,245 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2026, an average of 7,027 miles a year.
Has LM61 UVA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 UVA has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LM61 UVA 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 UVA find?
LM61 UVA passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2026 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 2 more.

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