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Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,242 cc

L18 BBFMOT history

L18 BBF is a black petrol Fiat 500 first used on 29 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jun 2027 and it has passed 11 of 20 MOT tests, with 67,976 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2026.

L18 BBF black Fiat 500 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Fiat 500, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jun 2027
Mileage
67,976 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
11 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,288 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 BBF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
500
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
29 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 BBF was last recorded at 67,976 miles on 2 Jun 2026, 1,439 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Apr 2022: 82,413 miles, lower than 101,544 miles on 28 Aug 2019.
  • 10 Apr 2025: 60,488 miles, lower than 82,413 miles on 13 Apr 2022.

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
66,537 miles · 3 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,439 miles
Average per year
2,288 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,976 miles
  • 2025 – 66,537 miles
  • 2022 – 82,413 miles
  • 2019 – 101,544 miles
  • 2018 – 88,731 miles
  • 2017 – 77,933 miles
  • 2016 – 69,057 miles
  • 2015 – 59,684 miles
  • 2014 – 39,711 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,976 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (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))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside DOOR HANDLE DAMAGED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OXODISING

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 23 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,976 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    67,976 miles
    Test number
    780919136253
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail67,974 miles (+1,437)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,974 miles
    Test number
    279756237668
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • 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))
    • 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))

  3. Pass66,537 miles (+6,049)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2026
    Odometer
    66,537 miles
    Test number
    561845499173
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear underside of vehicle heavily painted, including subframe and brake pipes

  4. Fail60,488 miles1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,488 miles
    Test number
    695912867146
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  5. FailMileage not read3 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    750917804603
    • 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))
    • DangerousRear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. PassMileage not read2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    312786693823
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside DOOR HANDLE DAMAGED
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OXODISING (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. FailMileage not read1 dangerous7 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    435401814833
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH BADLY SCORED /PITTED ON INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALMOST WORN OUT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside DOOR HANDLE DAMAGED
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OXODISING (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass82,413 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    82,413 miles
    Test number
    966776052457
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. PassMileage not read1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    462467132883
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWheel trims fitted

  10. FailMileage not read1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    248484104380
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWheel trims fitted

  11. Pass101,544 miles (+12,813)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    101,544 miles
    Test number
    936327148074
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass88,731 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    88,731 miles
    Test number
    243027763349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail88,731 miles (+10,798)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,731 miles
    Test number
    140717395403
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Shock absorbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Shock absorbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass77,933 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    77,933 miles
    Test number
    605968879129
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box corroded (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both rear top shock bushes have slight play (2.7.4)

  15. Fail77,932 miles (+8,875)2 dangerous4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,932 miles
    Test number
    425075056372
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box corroded (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pad wear indicator wiring broken (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both rear top shock bushes have slight play (2.7.4)

  16. Pass69,057 miles (+9,373)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    69,057 miles
    Test number
    842053045096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass59,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    59,684 miles
    Test number
    351520894038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail59,684 miles (+19,973)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,684 miles
    Test number
    449694228266
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass39,711 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    39,711 miles
    Test number
    555333824046
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  20. Fail39,711 miles2 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,711 miles
    Test number
    759433124097
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

Questions about L18 BBF

Does L18 BBF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 BBF is valid until 1 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 BBF?
The MOT on L18 BBF is valid until 1 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 BBF done?
L18 BBF was recorded at 67,976 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2026, an average of 2,288 miles a year.
Has L18 BBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 BBF has failed 9 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L18 BBF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 13 Apr 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L18 BBF find?
L18 BBF passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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