
Fiat 500
White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc
L111 SBWMOT history
L111 SBW is a white petrol Fiat 500 first used on 26 Mar 2012. Its MOT expired on 27 Jan 2026 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 99,144 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 27 Jan 2026
- Mileage
- 99,144 mi
- At MOT on 27 Jan 2025
- MOT tests
- 17
- 10 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 8,272 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L111 SBW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- 500
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,242 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 26 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 27 Jan 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Jan 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L111 SBW was last recorded at 99,144 miles on 27 Jan 2025, 70 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 99,074 miles · 25 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 70 miles
- Average per year
- 8,272 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 99,144 miles
- 2024 – 92,911 miles
- 2023 – 83,031 miles
- 2022 – 77,787 miles
- 2021 – 70,471 miles
- 2019 – 59,371 miles
- 2018 – 46,947 miles
- 2017 – 38,175 miles
- 2016 – 30,391 miles
- 2015 – 18,794 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryExhaust box corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lamp damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Axle corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
17 tests since 12 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass99,144 miles (+70)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 99,144 miles
- Test number
- 271874303814
- AdvisoryExhaust box corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lamp damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Axle corroded
Fail99,074 miles (+6,163)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,074 miles
- Test number
- 951968152501
- DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust box corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lamp damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Axle corroded
Pass92,911 miles (+104)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 92,911 miles
- Test number
- 573042061307
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail92,807 miles (+9,776)2 dangerous6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,807 miles
- Test number
- 823842588420
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass83,031 miles (+100)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 83,031 miles
- Test number
- 681554756238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,931 miles (+5,144)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,931 miles
- Test number
- 795249437994
- MajorHeadlamp aim too high nearside/offside (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass77,787 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 77,787 miles
- Test number
- 993822917240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,787 miles (+7,316)3 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,787 miles
- Test number
- 462811733702
- 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))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Pass70,471 miles (+89)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 70,471 miles
- Test number
- 882893600981
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail70,382 miles (+11,011)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,382 miles
- Test number
- 666683114595
- DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass59,371 miles (+250)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 59,371 miles
- Test number
- 638764139025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,121 miles (+12,174)8 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,121 miles
- Test number
- 712262736527
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass46,947 miles (+8,772)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 46,947 miles
- Test number
- 338123293507
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass38,175 miles (+7,784)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 38,175 miles
- Test number
- 990182957086
- AdvisoryCould not see brake pads
- AdvisoryEngine covers
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Baby seat fitted
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass30,391 miles (+5)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 30,391 miles
- Test number
- 420353893375
- AdvisoryItems removed prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front day time running light not working
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded
Fail30,386 miles (+11,592)1 failure1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,386 miles
- Test number
- 136424782423
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryItems removed prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front day time running light not working
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded
Pass18,794 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2016
- Odometer
- 18,794 miles
- Test number
- 636662535163
- NoteRear exhaust box corroded but not leaking exhaust gases.
Questions about L111 SBW
- Does L111 SBW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L111 SBW expired on 27 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L111 SBW?
- The MOT on L111 SBW expired on 27 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L111 SBW done?
- L111 SBW was recorded at 99,144 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2025, an average of 8,272 miles a year.
- Has L111 SBW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L111 SBW has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on L111 SBW 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 L111 SBW find?
- L111 SBW passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2025 with 4 advisories: exhaust box corroded; nearside rear lamp damaged; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.
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