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Fiat 500C

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,368 cc

L18 LPRMOT history

L18 LPR is a white petrol Fiat 500C first used on 12 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 61,349 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
61,349 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
12 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,558 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 LPR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
500C
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,368 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
12 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

L18 LPR was last recorded at 61,349 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 1,872 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,477 miles · 7 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
1,872 miles
Average per year
4,558 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,349 miles
  • 2025 – 59,477 miles
  • 2024 – 57,195 miles
  • 2023 – 55,101 miles
  • 2022 – 50,230 miles
  • 2021 – 47,618 miles
  • 2020 – 45,270 miles
  • 2019 – 41,340 miles
  • 2018 – 37,466 miles
  • 2017 – 27,349 miles
  • 2016 – 20,007 miles
  • 2015 – 12,930 miles
  • 2014 – 6,087 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail61,349 miles
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Excessive exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoolant level below minimumRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail61,349 miles (+1,872)3 major1 repaired1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,349 miles
    Test number
    316337834466
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Excessive exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level below minimum
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass59,477 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    59,477 miles
    Test number
    566143729009
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy Rear silencer baffles defective (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  3. Fail59,477 miles (+2,282)1 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,477 miles
    Test number
    747980641059
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorTyre obviously under inflated All (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy Rear silencer baffles defective (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  4. Pass57,195 miles (+2,094)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    57,195 miles
    Test number
    828008756840
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass55,101 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    55,101 miles
    Test number
    901482891721
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail55,101 miles (+75)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,101 miles
    Test number
    411433479444
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Upper bush separating from housing and lower bush worn (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level below minimum
    • AdvisoryDipstick incorrectly fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail55,026 miles (+4,796)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,026 miles
    Test number
    769109134585
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))

  8. Pass50,230 miles (+2)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    50,230 miles
    Test number
    387558652485
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail50,228 miles (+2,610)3 dangerous1 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,228 miles
    Test number
    810936286351
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass47,618 miles (+27)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    47,618 miles
    Test number
    944433173761
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail47,591 miles (+2,321)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,591 miles
    Test number
    597881039154
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass45,270 miles (+3,930)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    45,270 miles
    Test number
    655351996164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass41,340 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    41,340 miles
    Test number
    615352416504
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  14. Fail41,340 miles (+3,874)2 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,340 miles
    Test number
    284418581050
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened on inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened on inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  15. Pass37,466 miles (+10,117)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    37,466 miles
    Test number
    436938700653
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  16. Pass27,349 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    27,349 miles
    Test number
    604263315541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail27,349 miles (+7,342)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,349 miles
    Test number
    665896278315
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass20,007 miles (+7,077)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    20,007 miles
    Test number
    859070320219
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both top bushes (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  19. Pass12,930 miles (+6,843)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    12,930 miles
    Test number
    761937892705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail6,087 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,087 miles
    Test number
    285491654275
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass6,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    6,087 miles
    Test number
    857181754228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 LPR

Does L18 LPR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 LPR is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L18 LPR?
The MOT on L18 LPR is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 LPR done?
L18 LPR was recorded at 61,349 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 4,558 miles a year.
Has L18 LPR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 LPR has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L18 LPR 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 LPR find?
L18 LPR failed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with 3 major defects, 1 defect repaired at the test, 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: emissions unable to be completed excessive exhaust leak; nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; rear exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases, and 12 more.

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