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Ford Fiesta

Red · Diesel · 2010 · 1,560 cc

LO10 MKUMOT history

LO10 MKU is a red diesel Ford Fiesta first used on 9 Aug 2010. Its MOT expired on 7 Oct 2025 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 262,979 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2024.

LO10 MKU red Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Oct 2025
Mileage
262,979 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2024
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
20,394 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO10 MKU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
9 Aug 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO10 MKU was last recorded at 262,979 miles on 10 Sept 2024, 18,466 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
244,513 miles · 8 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
18,466 miles
Average per year
20,394 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 262,979 miles
  • 2023 – 244,513 miles
  • 2022 – 227,234 miles
  • 2021 – 211,262 miles
  • 2020 – 196,230 miles
  • 2019 – 184,765 miles
  • 2018 – 172,101 miles
  • 2017 – 142,217 miles
  • 2016 – 109,446 miles
  • 2015 – 79,262 miles
  • 2014 – 52,645 miles
  • 2013 – 35,504 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass262,979 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront pads approx 3-4mmRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear exhaust bracket badly corred

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 16 Jul 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass262,979 miles (+18,466)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    262,979 miles
    Test number
    278159471590
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront pads approx 3-4mm
  2. Pass244,513 miles (+17,279)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    244,513 miles
    Test number
    743250897599
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres 3-4mm
    • AdvisoryFront pads approx 3-4mm
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre 3-4mm
  3. Pass227,234 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    227,234 miles
    Test number
    838597530550
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre 3/4mm + uneven wear inner shoulder
  4. Fail227,233 miles (+15,971)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,233 miles
    Test number
    629615569388
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorUndertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre 3/4mm + uneven wear inner shoulder
  5. Pass211,262 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    211,262 miles
    Test number
    337811797606
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryKnocking in steering column
  6. Fail211,261 miles (+15,031)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,261 miles
    Test number
    736691012773
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryKnocking in steering column
  7. Pass196,230 miles (+11,465)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    196,230 miles
    Test number
    303554965587
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal feels spongy
  8. Pass184,765 miles (+40)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    184,765 miles
    Test number
    988203965484
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail184,725 miles (+12,624)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,725 miles
    Test number
    937506796909
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel excess travel / spongy (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSteering column attachment defective lower u/j knocking (2.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass172,101 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    172,101 miles
    Test number
    573709582507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail172,094 miles (+29,877)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,094 miles
    Test number
    937046948347
    • MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box mounting (6.1.2 (a))
  12. Pass142,217 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    142,217 miles
    Test number
    429548069591
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket badly corred
  13. Fail142,210 miles (+32,764)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,210 miles
    Test number
    928606803228
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket badly corred
  14. Pass109,446 miles (+30,184)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    109,446 miles
    Test number
    642050712342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass79,262 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    79,262 miles
    Test number
    104074243151
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
  16. Fail79,236 miles (+26,591)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,236 miles
    Test number
    590686400624
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSteering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
  17. Pass52,645 miles (+17,141)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    52,645 miles
    Test number
    368455244445
    • NoteBuckle in n/s rear alloy
  18. Pass35,504 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    35,504 miles
    Test number
    996387093192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LO10 MKU

Does LO10 MKU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LO10 MKU expired on 7 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LO10 MKU?
The MOT on LO10 MKU expired on 7 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LO10 MKU done?
LO10 MKU was recorded at 262,979 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2024, an average of 20,394 miles a year.
Has LO10 MKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO10 MKU has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LO10 MKU 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 LO10 MKU find?
LO10 MKU passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2024 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 4 more.

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