Fiat 500
Grey · Petrol · 2014 · 875 cc
L18 APEMOT history
L18 APE is a grey petrol Fiat 500 first used on 8 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 96,778 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 96,778 mi
- At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 10 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,564 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L18 APE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- 500
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 875 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 8 Sept 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L18 APE was last recorded at 96,778 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 96,770 miles · 3 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 8 miles
- Average per year
- 7,564 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 96,778 miles
- 2025 – 87,787 miles
- 2024 – 80,115 miles
- 2023 – 73,978 miles
- 2022 – 71,808 miles
- 2021 – 65,591 miles
- 2020 – 57,340 miles
- 2019 – 48,961 miles
- 2018 – 37,076 miles
- 2017 – 28,668 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass96,778 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Full MOT history
15 tests since 5 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass96,778 miles (+8)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 96,778 miles
- Test number
- 977890508506
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail96,770 miles (+8,983)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,770 miles
- Test number
- 436524822750
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass87,787 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 87,787 miles
- Test number
- 925019265337
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryHandbrake cable mounts broken but still the cables are still secure
Fail87,787 miles (+7,672)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,787 miles
- Test number
- 251348988068
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryHandbrake cable mounts broken but still the cables are still secure
Pass80,115 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 80,115 miles
- Test number
- 988495329526
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Fail80,114 miles (+6,136)1 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,114 miles
- Test number
- 706310234204
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/45R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass73,978 miles (+2,170)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 73,978 miles
- Test number
- 217294355680
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass71,808 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 71,808 miles
- Test number
- 315990205293
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail71,808 miles (+6,217)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,808 miles
- Test number
- 473846614436
- MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass65,591 miles (+8,251)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 65,591 miles
- Test number
- 259712828310
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass57,340 miles (+8,379)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 57,340 miles
- Test number
- 400928485488
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,961 miles (+11,885)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 48,961 miles
- Test number
- 468889174245
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass37,076 miles (+8,408)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 37,076 miles
- Test number
- 192229257568
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass28,668 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 28,668 miles
- Test number
- 590982233661
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail28,668 miles1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,668 miles
- Test number
- 517192790580
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Questions about L18 APE
- Does L18 APE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 APE is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L18 APE?
- The MOT on L18 APE is valid until 7 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L18 APE done?
- L18 APE was recorded at 96,778 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 7,564 miles a year.
- Has L18 APE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L18 APE has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on L18 APE 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 L18 APE find?
- L18 APE passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear upper shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy.
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