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Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 1,998 cc

L15 PDTMOT history

L15 PDT is a blue petrol Fiat Coupe first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 209,941 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
209,941 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
7,400 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 PDT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
Coupe
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 PDT was last recorded at 209,941 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 2,683 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Aug 2018: 71,588 miles, lower than 158,438 miles on 31 Aug 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
207,258 miles · 20 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,683 miles
Average per year
7,400 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 209,941 miles
  • 2025 – 207,258 miles
  • 2024 – 204,535 miles
  • 2022 – 204,437 miles
  • 2020 – 195,647 miles
  • 2019 – 183,866 miles
  • 2018 – 71,588 miles
  • 2017 – 158,438 miles
  • 2016 – 145,022 miles
  • 2015 – 132,542 miles
  • 2014 – 121,689 miles
  • 2013 – 117,129 miles
  • 2012 – 114,116 miles
  • 2011 – 109,432 miles
  • 2009 – 100,265 miles
  • 2008 – 93,834 miles
  • 2007 – 85,454 miles
  • 2006 – 63,813 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass209,941 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous5 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous4 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

31 tests since 12 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass209,941 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    209,941 miles
    Test number
    611823437915
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Fail209,941 miles (+2,683)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,941 miles
    Test number
    903494900633
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass207,258 miles (+2,723)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    207,258 miles
    Test number
    315594482320
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass204,535 miles (+98)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    204,535 miles
    Test number
    598391966657
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass204,437 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    204,437 miles
    Test number
    768682989456
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail204,437 miles (+8,790)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,437 miles
    Test number
    275256669707
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass195,647 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    195,647 miles
    Test number
    538979663497
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50r16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail195,647 miles (+11,781)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,647 miles
    Test number
    110898613618
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50r16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass183,866 miles (+202)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    183,866 miles
    Test number
    407033096172
    • AdvisoryExhaust tailpipe missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail183,664 miles (+112,076)1 dangerous6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,664 miles
    Test number
    745993819182
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50zr16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust tailpipe missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass71,588 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    71,588 miles
    Test number
    362851506684
    • AdvisoryFront oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Fail71,588 miles (-86,850)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,588 miles
    Test number
    545342813757
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass158,438 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    158,438 miles
    Test number
    597708625922
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Fail158,438 miles (+13,416)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,438 miles
    Test number
    919604186015
    • FailureCentral Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported ruber broken (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass145,022 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    145,022 miles
    Test number
    731030186135
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rubber missing

  16. Fail145,022 miles (+12,480)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,022 miles
    Test number
    305751642535
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear rear brake recording little or no effort BOTH low (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rubber missing

  17. Pass132,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    132,542 miles
    Test number
    715110825208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail132,542 miles (+10,853)2 dangerous3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,542 miles
    Test number
    185457615297
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass121,689 miles (+4,560)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    121,689 miles
    Test number
    317776714252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail117,129 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,129 miles
    Test number
    398336623294
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass117,129 miles (+3,013)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    117,129 miles
    Test number
    957236223256
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  22. Pass114,116 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    114,116 miles
    Test number
    226492452244
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Fail114,116 miles (+4,684)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,116 miles
    Test number
    687982252210
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass109,432 miles (+1)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    109,432 miles
    Test number
    859146051234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteAll brake discs in poor condition
    • NoteBoth front top mounts stiff

  25. Fail109,431 miles (+11)8 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,431 miles
    Test number
    385202851215
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteAll brake discs in poor condition
    • NoteBoth front top mounts stiff

  26. Fail109,420 miles (+9,155)8 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,420 miles
    Test number
    685548531043
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteAll brake discs badly corroded
    • NoteRear metal brake pipes corroded

  27. Pass100,265 miles (+6,431)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    100,265 miles
    Test number
    410650959335
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNearside rear bump stop insecure

  28. Pass93,834 miles (+31)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    93,834 miles
    Test number
    523441958373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  29. Fail93,803 miles (+8,349)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,803 miles
    Test number
    204771248346
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  30. Pass85,454 miles (+21,641)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    85,454 miles
    Test number
    634881377160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass63,813 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    63,813 miles
    Test number
    163813666103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L15 PDT

Does L15 PDT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 PDT is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L15 PDT?
The MOT on L15 PDT is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 PDT done?
L15 PDT was recorded at 209,941 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 7,400 miles a year.
Has L15 PDT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 PDT has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L15 PDT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Aug 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L15 PDT find?
L15 PDT passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: central rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point.

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