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White · Petrol · 2011 · 1,242 cc

L18 VYJMOT history

L18 VYJ is a white petrol Fiat 500 first used on 21 Jan 2011. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 56,122 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

L18 VYJ white Fiat 500 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Fiat 500, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Aug 2027
Mileage
56,122 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,992 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 VYJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
500
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
21 Jan 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 VYJ was last recorded at 56,122 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,110 miles · 25 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
2,992 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,122 miles
  • 2025 – 51,507 miles
  • 2024 – 49,869 miles
  • 2023 – 48,343 miles
  • 2022 – 46,111 miles
  • 2021 – 42,949 miles
  • 2020 – 41,924 miles
  • 2019 – 39,510 miles
  • 2018 – 36,490 miles
  • 2017 – 33,093 miles
  • 2016 – 29,634 miles
  • 2015 – 26,460 miles
  • 2014 – 20,532 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,122 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1855515 (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 5 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,122 miles (+12)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    56,122 miles
    Test number
    289412177915
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1855515 (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail56,110 miles (+4,603)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,110 miles
    Test number
    680573138896
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1855515 (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass51,507 miles (+1,638)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    51,507 miles
    Test number
    459586013159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass49,869 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    49,869 miles
    Test number
    655441683514
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail49,869 miles (+1,526)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,869 miles
    Test number
    424112746991
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass48,343 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    48,343 miles
    Test number
    873341205829
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail48,331 miles (+2,220)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,331 miles
    Test number
    894332022658
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass46,111 miles (+3,162)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    46,111 miles
    Test number
    680084099156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass42,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    42,949 miles
    Test number
    357983173972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail42,949 miles (+1,025)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,949 miles
    Test number
    277083134579
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass41,924 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    41,924 miles
    Test number
    199942414960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail41,924 miles (+2,414)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,924 miles
    Test number
    963910784056
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass39,510 miles (+3,020)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    39,510 miles
    Test number
    261220333958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass36,490 miles (+3,397)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    36,490 miles
    Test number
    923556381244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass33,093 miles (+3,459)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    33,093 miles
    Test number
    433777687651
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear exaust clamp mising not blowing

  16. Pass29,634 miles (+3,174)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    29,634 miles
    Test number
    436234475655
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

  17. Pass26,460 miles (+5,928)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    26,460 miles
    Test number
    855673587248
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass20,532 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    20,532 miles
    Test number
    366228744477
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

Questions about L18 VYJ

Does L18 VYJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 VYJ is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 VYJ?
The MOT on L18 VYJ is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 VYJ done?
L18 VYJ was recorded at 56,122 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 2,992 miles a year.
Has L18 VYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 VYJ has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L18 VYJ 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 VYJ find?
L18 VYJ passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear outer tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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