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Ford Fiesta

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,388 cc

LP08 EXBMOT history

LP08 EXB is a black petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 1 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 206,659 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

LP08 EXB black Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
206,659 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
11,905 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 EXB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 EXB was last recorded at 206,659 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 23 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
206,636 miles · 18 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
23 miles
Average per year
11,905 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 206,659 miles
  • 2024 – 204,829 miles
  • 2023 – 194,385 miles
  • 2022 – 184,789 miles
  • 2021 – 175,676 miles
  • 2020 – 166,699 miles
  • 2019 – 158,526 miles
  • 2018 – 149,052 miles
  • 2017 – 139,554 miles
  • 2016 – 130,015 miles
  • 2015 – 120,761 miles
  • 2014 – 112,929 miles
  • 2013 – 96,474 miles
  • 2012 – 63,028 miles
  • 2011 – 32,934 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass206,659 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coolant leakRecorded 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Aux/ pas belt perished and in poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 26 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass206,659 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    206,659 miles
    Test number
    872716953772
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coolant leak

  2. Fail206,636 miles (+1,807)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,636 miles
    Test number
    980268928406
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coolant leak

  3. Pass204,829 miles (+20)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    204,829 miles
    Test number
    798862855440
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  4. Fail204,809 miles (+10,424)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,809 miles
    Test number
    509146481873
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  5. Pass194,385 miles (+29)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    194,385 miles
    Test number
    744584835002
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail194,356 miles (+9,567)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,356 miles
    Test number
    259153326660
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass184,789 miles (+9,113)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    184,789 miles
    Test number
    282203248461
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass175,676 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    175,676 miles
    Test number
    356671718589
    • AdvisoryAux/ pas belt perished and in poor condition

  9. Fail175,676 miles (+8,977)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,676 miles
    Test number
    569539764259
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAux/ pas belt perished and in poor condition

  10. Pass166,699 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    166,699 miles
    Test number
    916037619064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail166,696 miles (+8,170)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,696 miles
    Test number
    158542420395
    • DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass158,526 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    158,526 miles
    Test number
    130445472255
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  13. Fail158,526 miles (+9,474)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,526 miles
    Test number
    341574424213
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated VERY PERISHED (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  14. Pass149,052 miles (+9,498)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    149,052 miles
    Test number
    875833646376
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear TYRE VERY PERISHED IN TREAD
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  15. Pass139,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    139,554 miles
    Test number
    874190525458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail139,554 miles (+9,539)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,554 miles
    Test number
    338941535052
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass130,015 miles (+62)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    130,015 miles
    Test number
    863172378551
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component pump area (2.3.3b)

  18. Fail129,953 miles (+9,192)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,953 miles
    Test number
    109532462871
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component pump area (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced bulb deflector cone missing (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass120,761 miles (+7,832)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    120,761 miles
    Test number
    666465033508
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  20. Pass112,929 miles (+16,455)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    112,929 miles
    Test number
    859106074228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass96,474 miles (+33,446)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    96,474 miles
    Test number
    245780913281
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Fail63,028 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,028 miles
    Test number
    218388892456
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth wipers smear screen
    • NoteExhaust hangers corroded

  23. Pass63,028 miles (+30,094)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    63,028 miles
    Test number
    296278792435
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth wipers smear screen
    • NoteExhaust hangers corroded

  24. Pass32,934 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    32,934 miles
    Test number
    659817501257
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front wiperblades smearing

Questions about LP08 EXB

Does LP08 EXB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 EXB is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP08 EXB?
The MOT on LP08 EXB is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP08 EXB done?
LP08 EXB was recorded at 206,659 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 11,905 miles a year.
Has LP08 EXB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 EXB has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LP08 EXB 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 LP08 EXB find?
LP08 EXB passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front coolant leak.

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