Ford Fiesta
Green · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc
LT12 DBUMOT history
LT12 DBU is a green diesel Ford Fiesta first used on 7 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 142,317 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 142,317 mi
- At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 10,656 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LT12 DBU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Fiesta
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,560 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 7 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LT12 DBU was last recorded at 142,317 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 10,441 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 131,876 miles · 3 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 10,441 miles
- Average per year
- 10,656 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 142,317 miles
- 2025 – 131,876 miles
- 2024 – 121,776 miles
- 2023 – 112,633 miles
- 2022 – 103,764 miles
- 2021 – 94,170 miles
- 2020 – 86,700 miles
- 2019 – 74,316 miles
- 2018 – 65,339 miles
- 2017 – 51,828 miles
- 2016 – 38,597 miles
- 2015 – 25,353 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass142,317 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Back box outer skin heavily corroded no leaks
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Heat shield slightly loose
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
17 tests since 4 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass142,317 miles (+10,441)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 142,317 miles
- Test number
- 638327378670
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass131,876 miles (+47)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 131,876 miles
- Test number
- 828533674668
- AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
Fail131,829 miles (+10,053)2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,829 miles
- Test number
- 440155730795
- MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL LARGE HOLE (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Visual ONLY
Pass121,776 miles (+265)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 121,776 miles
- Test number
- 928812825177
- AdvisoryBack box outer skin heavily corroded no leaks
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryHeat shield slightly loose
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail121,511 miles (+8,878)5 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,511 miles
- Test number
- 733698473994
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBack box outer skin heavily corroded no leaks
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryHeat shield slightly loose
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass112,633 miles (+294)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 112,633 miles
- Test number
- 867154031548
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail112,339 miles (+8,575)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,339 miles
- Test number
- 719970381555
- MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass103,764 miles (+274)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 103,764 miles
- Test number
- 789209156463
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail103,490 miles (+9,320)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,490 miles
- Test number
- 182191165442
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass94,170 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 94,170 miles
- Test number
- 968981011953
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracked (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracked (5.2.3 (e))
Fail94,164 miles (+7,464)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,164 miles
- Test number
- 282126840849
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracked (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracked (5.2.3 (e))
Pass86,700 miles (+12,384)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 86,700 miles
- Test number
- 709658488191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,316 miles (+8,977)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 74,316 miles
- Test number
- 170405314964
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,339 miles (+13,511)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 65,339 miles
- Test number
- 775457162420
- AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inside edge
Pass51,828 miles (+13,231)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 51,828 miles
- Test number
- 129137789522
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,597 miles (+13,244)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 38,597 miles
- Test number
- 186700763084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,353 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 25,353 miles
- Test number
- 459713165052
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about LT12 DBU
- Does LT12 DBU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT12 DBU is valid until 7 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LT12 DBU?
- The MOT on LT12 DBU is valid until 7 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LT12 DBU done?
- LT12 DBU was recorded at 142,317 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 10,656 miles a year.
- Has LT12 DBU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LT12 DBU has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on LT12 DBU 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 LT12 DBU find?
- LT12 DBU passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.
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