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Black · Petrol · 2016 · 1,242 cc

L18 BFYMOT history

L18 BFY is a black petrol Fiat 500 first used on 29 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 28 Mar 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 50,434 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

L18 BFY black Fiat 500 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Mar 2027
Mileage
50,434 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,217 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 BFY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
500
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
29 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 BFY was last recorded at 50,434 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 4,436 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
45,998 miles · 24 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,436 miles
Average per year
5,217 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,434 miles
  • 2025 – 45,998 miles
  • 2024 – 42,054 miles
  • 2023 – 38,411 miles
  • 2022 – 32,357 miles
  • 2021 – 24,795 miles
  • 2020 – 17,869 miles
  • 2019 – 13,999 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,434 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 29 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,434 miles (+4,436)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    50,434 miles
    Test number
    906991049144
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass45,998 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    45,998 miles
    Test number
    705438749650
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail45,998 miles (+3,944)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,998 miles
    Test number
    678019348370
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass42,054 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    42,054 miles
    Test number
    409329161980
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Fail42,053 miles (+3,642)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,053 miles
    Test number
    800587380069
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Pass38,411 miles (+6,054)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    38,411 miles
    Test number
    292624581258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass32,357 miles (+7,562)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    32,357 miles
    Test number
    185844786496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass24,795 miles (+6,926)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    24,795 miles
    Test number
    219774515832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass17,869 miles (+3,870)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    17,869 miles
    Test number
    537138802654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass13,999 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    13,999 miles
    Test number
    193159458773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 BFY

Does L18 BFY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 BFY is valid until 28 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 BFY?
The MOT on L18 BFY is valid until 28 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 BFY done?
L18 BFY was recorded at 50,434 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 5,217 miles a year.
Has L18 BFY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 BFY has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on L18 BFY 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 BFY find?
L18 BFY passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: rear parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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