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White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc

L18 RXRMOT history

L18 RXR is a white petrol Fiat 500 first used on 31 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 106,838 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2026.

L18 RXR white Fiat 500 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Fiat 500, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jun 2027
Mileage
106,838 mi
At MOT on 5 Jun 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,461 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 RXR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
500
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 RXR was last recorded at 106,838 miles on 5 Jun 2026, 2,312 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,526 miles · 3 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,312 miles
Average per year
6,461 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,838 miles
  • 2025 – 104,526 miles
  • 2024 – 101,959 miles
  • 2023 – 97,809 miles
  • 2022 – 92,342 miles
  • 2021 – 86,250 miles
  • 2020 – 83,789 miles
  • 2019 – 72,721 miles
  • 2018 – 62,724 miles
  • 2017 – 62,656 miles
  • 2016 – 49,647 miles
  • 2015 – 36,342 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,838 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear. (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 8 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,838 miles (+2,312)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    106,838 miles
    Test number
    654837680265
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass104,526 miles (+2,567)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    104,526 miles
    Test number
    243256676065
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass101,959 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    101,959 miles
    Test number
    165506683428
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail101,959 miles (+4,150)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,959 miles
    Test number
    173974504170
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass97,809 miles (+281)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    97,809 miles
    Test number
    466178956598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass97,528 miles (+5,186)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    97,528 miles
    Test number
    151524765619
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  7. Pass92,342 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    92,342 miles
    Test number
    289632054498
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail92,342 miles (+6,092)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,342 miles
    Test number
    749011429043
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass86,250 miles (+2,461)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    86,250 miles
    Test number
    345580404197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  10. Pass83,789 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    83,789 miles
    Test number
    177380423111
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect has quite a heavy misting of oil but no real leak at present. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside n/s headlamp slightly insecure at bottom has been repaired after accident damage.
    • AdvisoryIncorrect fuel cap but seals and is secure.
  11. Fail83,789 miles (+11,068)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,789 miles
    Test number
    442250379307
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front daytime running light not working. (but to old to fail on it.)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect has quite a heavy misting of oil but no real leak at present. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside n/s headlamp slightly insecure at bottom has been repaired after accident damage.
    • AdvisoryIncorrect fuel cap but seals and is secure.
  12. Pass72,721 miles (+234)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    72,721 miles
    Test number
    830030936190
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes hidden beneath plastic covers.
  13. Fail72,487 miles (+9,763)1 dangerous1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,487 miles
    Test number
    591019268834
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure rear clamp missing, (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes hidden beneath plastic covers.
  14. Pass62,724 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    62,724 miles
    Test number
    882499096650
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  15. Fail62,724 miles (+68)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,724 miles
    Test number
    195395418678
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  16. Pass62,656 miles (+13,009)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    62,656 miles
    Test number
    352589635912
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
  17. Pass49,647 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    49,647 miles
    Test number
    343407371118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail49,647 miles (+13,305)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,647 miles
    Test number
    865506336796
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  19. Pass36,342 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    36,342 miles
    Test number
    297179885178
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L18 RXR

Does L18 RXR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 RXR is valid until 8 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 RXR?
The MOT on L18 RXR is valid until 8 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 RXR done?
L18 RXR was recorded at 106,838 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2026, an average of 6,461 miles a year.
Has L18 RXR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 RXR has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2024.
Has the mileage on L18 RXR 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 RXR find?
L18 RXR passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2026 with 5 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear.; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 2 more.

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