1993 Ford Fiesta 1.1L Petrol · L856 COB
1993 Ford Fiesta (1.1L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1993. Recorded mileage 86,921 miles. MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,921 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L856 COB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2026
- 86,921 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L856 COB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Ford Fiesta (L856 COB) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn/wearing on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn/wearing on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))”.
L856 COB Mileage History
- 13/02/202485,044 mi
- 11/02/202585,981 mi+937 mi
- 19/02/202585,986 mi+5 mi
- 17/02/202686,916 mi+930 mi
- 20/02/202686,921 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 929 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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