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Fiat 500C

Grey · Petrol · 2016 · 1,242 cc

L18 RCXMOT history

L18 RCX is a grey petrol Fiat 500C first used on 30 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 15 May 2027 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 76,499 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2026.

L18 RCX grey Fiat 500C – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Fiat 500C, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 May 2027
Mileage
76,499 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2026
MOT tests
13
8 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,853 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 RCX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
500C
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
30 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 May 2027
Latest MOT test
16 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 RCX was last recorded at 76,499 miles on 16 May 2026, 5,630 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,869 miles · 15 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,630 miles
Average per year
6,853 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,499 miles
  • 2025 – 70,869 miles
  • 2024 – 61,879 miles
  • 2023 – 52,322 miles
  • 2022 – 46,969 miles
  • 2021 – 41,113 miles
  • 2020 – 35,534 miles
  • 2019 – 27,338 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,499 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated MARKED WITH YELLOW CHALK (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn, cuts,

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside front suspension lower arm balljoint boot damage.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside rear tyre side wall cracked & perished.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

13 tests since 14 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,499 miles (+5,630)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2027
    Odometer
    76,499 miles
    Test number
    535110625734
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated MARKED WITH YELLOW CHALK (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass70,869 miles (+8,990)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    70,869 miles
    Test number
    881651088102
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Coolant leak

  3. Pass61,879 miles (+105)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    61,879 miles
    Test number
    745528891948
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn, cuts, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail61,774 miles (+9,452)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,774 miles
    Test number
    205316674916
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements characters incorrect space, (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements characters incorrect space, (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn, cuts, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass52,322 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    52,322 miles
    Test number
    564416581516
    • AdvisoryNearside front suspension lower arm balljoint boot damage.
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre side wall cracked & perished.

  6. Fail52,320 miles (+5,351)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,320 miles
    Test number
    191393065825
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc's lipped & corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside front suspension lower arm balljoint boot damage.
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn uneven.
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre side wall cracked & perished.

  7. Pass46,969 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    46,969 miles
    Test number
    414305836187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail46,967 miles (+5,854)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,967 miles
    Test number
    287547334683
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass41,113 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2022
    Odometer
    41,113 miles
    Test number
    585057448406
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail41,106 miles (+5,572)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,106 miles
    Test number
    559933177278
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut In Tread, Cords Visible. 185/55H15. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass35,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2021
    Odometer
    35,534 miles
    Test number
    437845014697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail35,534 miles (+8,196)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,534 miles
    Test number
    978979432260
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass27,338 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    27,338 miles
    Test number
    706049649184
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about L18 RCX

Does L18 RCX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 RCX is valid until 15 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 RCX?
The MOT on L18 RCX is valid until 15 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 RCX done?
L18 RCX was recorded at 76,499 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2026, an average of 6,853 miles a year.
Has L18 RCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 RCX has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on L18 RCX 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 RCX find?
L18 RCX passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated marked with yellow chalk.

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