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Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,242 cc

L18 BDRMOT history

L18 BDR is a silver petrol Fiat 500 first used on 30 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 35,497 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

L18 BDR silver Fiat 500 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Fiat 500, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
35,497 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,564 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 BDR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
500
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 BDR was last recorded at 35,497 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 1,674 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
33,823 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,674 miles
Average per year
1,564 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 35,497 miles
  • 2025 – 33,823 miles
  • 2024 – 31,816 miles
  • 2023 – 30,464 miles
  • 2022 – 28,688 miles
  • 2021 – 27,571 miles
  • 2020 – 27,227 miles
  • 2019 – 26,244 miles
  • 2018 – 24,530 miles
  • 2017 – 23,396 miles
  • 2016 – 22,178 miles
  • 2015 – 20,767 miles
  • 2014 – 18,069 miles
  • 2013 – 15,817 miles
  • 2012 – 13,614 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass35,497 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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 25 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass35,497 miles (+1,674)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    35,497 miles
    Test number
    969098185102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass33,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    33,823 miles
    Test number
    873771355899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail33,823 miles (+2,007)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,823 miles
    Test number
    941363700739
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Shock absorbers insecurely attached top plates excessive corrosion both sides (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass31,816 miles (+1,352)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    31,816 miles
    Test number
    146322917810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass30,464 miles (+1,776)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    30,464 miles
    Test number
    353971416322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass28,688 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    28,688 miles
    Test number
    388395133986
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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))

  7. Fail28,688 miles (+15)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,688 miles
    Test number
    463312348291
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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))

  8. Fail28,673 miles (+1,102)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,673 miles
    Test number
    432341951514
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass27,571 miles (+344)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    27,571 miles
    Test number
    825453505382
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass27,227 miles (+983)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    27,227 miles
    Test number
    263115890065
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass26,244 miles (+1,714)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    26,244 miles
    Test number
    393137360308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass24,530 miles (+1,134)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    24,530 miles
    Test number
    154947078687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass23,396 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    23,396 miles
    Test number
    229674966515
    • AdvisoryExhaust backbox rusted
    • AdvisoryRear suspension light rust

  14. Fail23,396 miles (+1,218)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,396 miles
    Test number
    626772828767
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryExhaust backbox rusted
    • AdvisoryRear suspension light rust

  15. Pass22,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    22,178 miles
    Test number
    758996315849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail22,178 miles (+1,411)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,178 miles
    Test number
    629936277632
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

  17. Pass20,767 miles (+2,698)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    20,767 miles
    Test number
    424268194738
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass18,069 miles (+2,252)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    18,069 miles
    Test number
    556220474258
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside rear tyre on 3mm
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking in tread

  19. Pass15,817 miles (+2,203)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    15,817 miles
    Test number
    928803073262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass13,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    13,614 miles
    Test number
    227549362224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 BDR

Does L18 BDR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 BDR is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 BDR?
The MOT on L18 BDR is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 BDR done?
L18 BDR was recorded at 35,497 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 1,564 miles a year.
Has L18 BDR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 BDR has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L18 BDR 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 BDR find?
L18 BDR passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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