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Abarth 500

White · Petrol · 2015 · 1,368 cc

L16 VVHMOT history

L16 VVH is a white petrol Abarth 500 first used on 26 Jun 2015. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 9 of 15 MOT tests, with 76,740 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jul 2027
Mileage
76,740 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
MOT tests
15
9 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,445 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 VVH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Abarth
Model
500
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,368 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
26 Jun 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 VVH was last recorded at 76,740 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 35 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,705 miles · 16 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
35 miles
Average per year
7,445 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,740 miles
  • 2025 – 63,494 miles
  • 2024 – 53,335 miles
  • 2023 – 44,179 miles
  • 2022 – 37,710 miles
  • 2021 – 31,494 miles
  • 2020 – 26,885 miles
  • 2019 – 21,970 miles
  • 2018 – 16,463 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,740 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front external door handle insecure at front end

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside side skirt loose at front end

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 23 Jun 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,740 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    76,740 miles
    Test number
    913307088663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail76,705 miles (+13,211)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,705 miles
    Test number
    460979123779
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle handle broken (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass63,494 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    63,494 miles
    Test number
    231692860032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail63,482 miles (+10,147)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,482 miles
    Test number
    650197105648
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/40r17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner 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))

  5. Pass53,335 miles (+111)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2025
    Odometer
    53,335 miles
    Test number
    829093351196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front external door handle insecure at front end
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside side skirt loose at front end
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail53,224 miles (+9,045)2 dangerous1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,224 miles
    Test number
    654869001397
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split on end (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front Daytime running lamps not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front external door handle insecure at front end
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside side skirt loose at front end
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass44,179 miles (+6,469)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2024
    Odometer
    44,179 miles
    Test number
    769274953819
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front daytime running light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front external door handle insecure at front end
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside side skirt loose at front end
    • AdvisoryOuter skin of exhaust rear silencer corroded

  8. Pass37,710 miles (+6,216)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    37,710 miles
    Test number
    832448716162
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Door handle insecure on end
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Side skirt not fully secure

  9. Pass31,494 miles (+19)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    31,494 miles
    Test number
    615958099491
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low

  10. Fail31,475 miles (+4,590)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,475 miles
    Test number
    684176568368
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/40r17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm and wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low

  11. Pass26,885 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    26,885 miles
    Test number
    688023579853
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake pad warning wire broken
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail26,885 miles (+4,915)1 dangerous2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,885 miles
    Test number
    787694865051
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205-40-17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake pad warning wire broken
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass21,970 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    21,970 miles
    Test number
    459622065782
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm + slightly deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail21,969 miles (+5,506)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,969 miles
    Test number
    327224663869
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205-40-17 inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205-40-17 inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm + slightly deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass16,463 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    16,463 miles
    Test number
    966316460793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 VVH

Does L16 VVH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 VVH is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 VVH?
The MOT on L16 VVH is valid until 27 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 VVH done?
L16 VVH was recorded at 76,740 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 7,445 miles a year.
Has L16 VVH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 VVH has failed 6 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L16 VVH 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 L16 VVH find?
L16 VVH passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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