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White · Petrol · 2009 · 1,242 cc

L18 XYDMOT history

L18 XYD is a white petrol Fiat 500 first used on 17 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 91,234 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2025.

L18 XYD white Fiat 500 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Fiat 500, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2026
Mileage
91,234 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,046 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 XYD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
500
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
17 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 XYD was last recorded at 91,234 miles on 7 Oct 2025, 199 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Oct 2023: 88,400 miles, lower than 88,401 miles on 9 Oct 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
91,035 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
199 miles
Average per year
5,046 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 91,234 miles
  • 2024 – 89,020 miles
  • 2023 – 88,400 miles
  • 2022 – 84,066 miles
  • 2021 – 79,665 miles
  • 2020 – 75,237 miles
  • 2019 – 69,023 miles
  • 2018 – 63,516 miles
  • 2016 – 53,546 miles
  • 2015 – 45,673 miles
  • 2014 – 38,530 miles
  • 2013 – 30,636 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,234 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 4 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,234 miles (+199)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    91,234 miles
    Test number
    259324327544
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail91,035 miles (+2,015)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,035 miles
    Test number
    649668823835
    • DangerousNearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass89,020 miles (+620)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    89,020 miles
    Test number
    232756732481
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass88,400 miles (-1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    88,400 miles
    Test number
    405458214737
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail88,401 miles (+4,335)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,401 miles
    Test number
    758444310884
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened weak (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass84,066 miles (+4,401)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    84,066 miles
    Test number
    292575633248
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened strong advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass79,665 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    79,665 miles
    Test number
    641658785824
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail79,663 miles (+4,426)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,663 miles
    Test number
    993539545934
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass75,237 miles (+6,214)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    75,237 miles
    Test number
    264338077844
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  10. Pass69,023 miles (+35)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    69,023 miles
    Test number
    722592774863
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Fail68,988 miles (+5,472)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,988 miles
    Test number
    837370483634
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion rear axle
  12. Pass63,516 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    63,516 miles
    Test number
    869373988191
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded
  13. Fail63,513 miles (+9,967)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,513 miles
    Test number
    365231561831
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded
  14. Pass53,546 miles (+7,873)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    53,546 miles
    Test number
    952189495127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,673 miles (+7,143)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    45,673 miles
    Test number
    608545703794
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt
  16. Pass38,530 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    38,530 miles
    Test number
    345949174460
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
  17. Fail38,530 miles (+7,894)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,530 miles
    Test number
    128319774260
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
  18. Pass30,636 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    30,636 miles
    Test number
    889767073227
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about L18 XYD

Does L18 XYD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 XYD is valid until 31 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on L18 XYD?
The MOT on L18 XYD is valid until 31 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 XYD done?
L18 XYD was recorded at 91,234 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2025, an average of 5,046 miles a year.
Has L18 XYD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 XYD has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L18 XYD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Oct 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L18 XYD find?
L18 XYD passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: coil spring corroded all four.

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