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Black · Petrol · 2013 · 1,242 cc

L20 HVYMOT history

L20 HVY is a black petrol Fiat 500 first used on 9 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 70,692 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

L20 HVY black Fiat 500 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jan 2027
Mileage
70,692 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,509 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 HVY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
500
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
9 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 HVY was last recorded at 70,692 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,688 miles · 19 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
5,509 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,692 miles
  • 2025 – 67,721 miles
  • 2023 – 60,335 miles
  • 2022 – 47,093 miles
  • 2021 – 33,082 miles
  • 2019 – 32,646 miles
  • 2018 – 28,259 miles
  • 2017 – 23,029 miles
  • 2016 – 17,196 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,692 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and offside both with heavy corrosion (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front drivers door handle is lose but still operationalRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside and offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear axle corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 5 May 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,692 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    70,692 miles
    Test number
    161707425432
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and offside both with heavy corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drivers door handle is lose but still operational
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside and offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
  2. Fail70,688 miles (+2,967)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,688 miles
    Test number
    672467222651
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and offside both with heavy corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drivers door handle is lose but still operational
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside and offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
  3. Pass67,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    67,721 miles
    Test number
    694020206993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail67,721 miles (+7,386)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,721 miles
    Test number
    906742657767
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass60,335 miles (+13,242)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    60,335 miles
    Test number
    744672444299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass47,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    47,093 miles
    Test number
    950710076881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail47,093 miles (+14,011)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,093 miles
    Test number
    259301796132
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass33,082 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    33,082 miles
    Test number
    887686529142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass32,999 miles (+353)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    32,999 miles
    Test number
    474813849213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass32,646 miles (+4,387)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    32,646 miles
    Test number
    243826070219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass28,259 miles (+5,230)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    28,259 miles
    Test number
    808771778272
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass23,029 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    23,029 miles
    Test number
    425144681032
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryAdvise air bag light iluminated
    • AdvisorySlight wear on inner edges of front tyres
  13. Fail23,022 miles (+5,826)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,022 miles
    Test number
    672117003164
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
  14. Pass17,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    17,196 miles
    Test number
    634700044606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L20 HVY

Does L20 HVY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 HVY is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 HVY?
The MOT on L20 HVY is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 HVY done?
L20 HVY was recorded at 70,692 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 5,509 miles a year.
Has L20 HVY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 HVY has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L20 HVY 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 L20 HVY find?
L20 HVY passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs; front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and offside both with heavy corrosion; offside front inner vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg, and 3 more.

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