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Ford Fiesta

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,398 cc

LX08 VLPMOT history

LX08 VLP is a blue diesel Ford Fiesta first used on 14 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 66,724 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

LX08 VLP blue Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Fiesta, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
66,724 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,992 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX08 VLP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
14 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX08 VLP was last recorded at 66,724 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 235 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,489 miles · 6 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
235 miles
Average per year
2,992 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,724 miles
  • 2025 – 66,489 miles
  • 2024 – 65,976 miles
  • 2023 – 65,472 miles
  • 2022 – 64,639 miles
  • 2021 – 63,739 miles
  • 2020 – 61,584 miles
  • 2019 – 59,221 miles
  • 2018 – 58,034 miles
  • 2017 – 53,439 miles
  • 2016 – 48,862 miles
  • 2015 – 45,122 miles
  • 2014 – 40,552 miles
  • 2013 – 35,657 miles
  • 2012 – 28,247 miles
  • 2011 – 20,931 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,724 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 15 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,724 miles (+235)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    66,724 miles
    Test number
    193187823402
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass66,489 miles (+513)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    66,489 miles
    Test number
    744262694721
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass65,976 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    65,976 miles
    Test number
    845632780430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail65,976 miles (+504)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,976 miles
    Test number
    936591415852
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass65,472 miles (+833)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    65,472 miles
    Test number
    766762208817
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass64,639 miles (+87)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    64,639 miles
    Test number
    253508408665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail64,552 miles (+813)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,552 miles
    Test number
    664392721813
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass63,739 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    63,739 miles
    Test number
    736864327770
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail63,739 miles (+2,155)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,739 miles
    Test number
    123067557756
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass61,584 miles (+2,363)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    61,584 miles
    Test number
    132490132076
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Pass59,221 miles (+1,187)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    59,221 miles
    Test number
    754190354857
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  12. Pass58,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    58,034 miles
    Test number
    168759337722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail58,034 miles (+4,595)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,034 miles
    Test number
    879879140092
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  14. Pass53,439 miles (+4,577)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    53,439 miles
    Test number
    978598355269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    48,862 miles
    Test number
    122289938145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail48,862 miles (+3,740)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,862 miles
    Test number
    315935302359
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass45,122 miles (+4,570)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    45,122 miles
    Test number
    166797045179
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass40,552 miles (+4,895)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    40,552 miles
    Test number
    736427324158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,657 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2014
    Odometer
    35,657 miles
    Test number
    336174623148
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/r wheel buckled
    • NoteO/s/r wheel buckled
  20. Fail35,657 miles (+7,410)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,657 miles
    Test number
    447024923151
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/r wheel buckled
    • NoteO/s/r wheel buckled
  21. Pass28,247 miles (+7,316)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    28,247 miles
    Test number
    139558492437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,931 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    20,931 miles
    Test number
    565035601199
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LX08 VLP

Does LX08 VLP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX08 VLP is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX08 VLP?
The MOT on LX08 VLP is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX08 VLP done?
LX08 VLP was recorded at 66,724 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 2,992 miles a year.
Has LX08 VLP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX08 VLP has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LX08 VLP 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 LX08 VLP find?
LX08 VLP passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear outer vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill, and 1 more.

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