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Red · Petrol · 2013 · 1,242 cc

L16 VYPMOT history

L16 VYP is a red petrol Fiat 500 first used on 1 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 70,851 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

L16 VYP red Fiat 500 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Fiat 500, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
70,851 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,190 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 VYP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
500
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
1 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 VYP was last recorded at 70,851 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 7,564 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,287 miles · 17 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
7,564 miles
Average per year
6,190 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,851 miles
  • 2025 – 63,287 miles
  • 2023 – 57,650 miles
  • 2022 – 52,440 miles
  • 2021 – 46,478 miles
  • 2020 – 38,531 miles
  • 2019 – 27,436 miles
  • 2018 – 24,128 miles
  • 2017 – 17,690 miles
  • 2016 – 11,887 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,851 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Battery & coolant light flash when right indicator and hazard lights are in use

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Engine sump corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp missing where front section joins centre section

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear axle corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 31 Aug 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,851 miles (+7,564)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    70,851 miles
    Test number
    272832728001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass63,287 miles (+5,637)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    63,287 miles
    Test number
    207381620164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBattery & coolant light flash when right indicator and hazard lights are in use
    • AdvisoryEngine sump corroded
  3. Pass57,650 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    57,650 miles
    Test number
    882376928234
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose clamp missing where front section joins centre section (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryBattery & coolant light flash when right indicator and hazard lights are in use
    • AdvisoryEngine sump corroded
  4. Fail57,649 miles (+114)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,649 miles
    Test number
    246211326298
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases corrosion where middle section joins rear section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose clamp missing where front section joins centre section (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose clamp missing where middle section joins rear section (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.07mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryBattery & coolant light flash when right indicator and hazard lights are in use
    • AdvisoryEngine sump corroded
  5. Fail57,535 miles (+5,095)2 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,535 miles
    Test number
    700835778221
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine Sump Corroded.
    • AdvisoryFront Both DayTime Running Lamp Not Working.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Side And Tyre is On 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded.
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded.
  6. Pass52,440 miles (+25)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    52,440 miles
    Test number
    394515442124
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front day running lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Fail52,415 miles (+5,937)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,415 miles
    Test number
    889279950733
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front day running lamp not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass46,478 miles (+7,947)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    46,478 miles
    Test number
    549725134042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass38,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    38,531 miles
    Test number
    611970590925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail38,531 miles (+11,095)2 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,531 miles
    Test number
    425714595886
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass27,436 miles (+3,308)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    27,436 miles
    Test number
    788613839450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass24,128 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    24,128 miles
    Test number
    548289680918
    • 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 3.5-4.0mm (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 3.5-4.0mm + perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear shock absorber top bushes perished/slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Fail24,128 miles (+6,438)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,128 miles
    Test number
    516686295967
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 3.5-4.0mm (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 3.5-4.0mm + perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear shock absorber top bushes perished/slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from drivers view at start of test
  14. Pass17,690 miles (+5,803)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    17,690 miles
    Test number
    691422440592
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable (185/55r15)
  15. Pass11,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    11,887 miles
    Test number
    124468501289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 VYP

Does L16 VYP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 VYP is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 VYP?
The MOT on L16 VYP is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 VYP done?
L16 VYP was recorded at 70,851 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 6,190 miles a year.
Has L16 VYP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 VYP has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on L16 VYP 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 VYP find?
L16 VYP passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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