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Red · Petrol · 2009 · 1,242 cc

L21 TYYMOT history

L21 TYY is a red petrol Fiat 500 first used on 12 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 63,839 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

L21 TYY red Fiat 500 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Fiat 500, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Apr 2027
Mileage
63,839 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,740 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 TYY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
500
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
12 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 TYY was last recorded at 63,839 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 27 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,812 miles · 10 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
27 miles
Average per year
2,740 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,839 miles
  • 2025 – 56,828 miles
  • 2024 – 56,559 miles
  • 2023 – 55,629 miles
  • 2022 – 54,116 miles
  • 2021 – 52,941 miles
  • 2020 – 51,471 miles
  • 2019 – 48,809 miles
  • 2018 – 47,245 miles
  • 2017 – 46,069 miles
  • 2016 – 41,549 miles
  • 2015 – 37,588 miles
  • 2013 – 32,508 miles
  • 2012 – 27,281 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,839 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside front

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rears

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear exhaust corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rears badly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,839 miles (+27)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    63,839 miles
    Test number
    313863632768
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail63,812 miles (+6,984)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,812 miles
    Test number
    188642935789
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass56,828 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    56,828 miles
    Test number
    185291535056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail56,828 miles (+269)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,828 miles
    Test number
    773077431207
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass56,559 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    56,559 miles
    Test number
    321747422705
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Offside and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Offside and nearside rears badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear back light damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective flat
    • AdvisoryDrive shaft oil seal leaking on gearbox
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust clamp missing ( corroded ) exhaust still secured

  6. Fail56,559 miles (+930)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,559 miles
    Test number
    609896156895
    • MajorSub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear subframe corroded and holed on the offside ( next to coil spring cup ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Offside and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Offside and nearside rears badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear back light damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective flat
    • AdvisoryDrive shaft oil seal leaking on gearbox
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust clamp missing ( corroded ) exhaust still secured

  7. Pass55,629 miles (+1,513)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    55,629 miles
    Test number
    769690152003
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Offside and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Offside and nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre outer edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close to legal limit, edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak

  8. Pass54,116 miles (+1,175)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    54,116 miles
    Test number
    836480571279
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Offside and nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear back light cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Pass52,941 miles (+1,470)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    52,941 miles
    Test number
    701080697279
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Offside and nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively Offside and nearside rears (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust clamp missing next to exhaust flexi, corroded and fallen off. Exhaust still secure but would advise a new clamp to be fitted

  10. Pass51,471 miles (+2,662)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    51,471 miles
    Test number
    288597730609
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Offside and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Offside and nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges starting to wear (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass48,809 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    48,809 miles
    Test number
    667460424704
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  12. Fail48,809 miles (+1,564)4 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,809 miles
    Test number
    676553693244
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrakes imbalanced across an axle offside rear brake low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  13. Pass47,245 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    47,245 miles
    Test number
    737511766344
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak drive shaft oil seal
    • AdvisoryCreek on nearside front, possible strut top or wishbone rear bush dry
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  14. Fail47,244 miles (+1,175)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,244 miles
    Test number
    302454180160
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported rear box exhaust clamp missing, exhaust back box loose (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding could be seized wheel cylinder, as the brake got worse after applying foot brake, handbrake seemed okay (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak drive shaft oil seal
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  15. Pass46,069 miles (+4,520)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    46,069 miles
    Test number
    854282418930
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust starting to corrode

  16. Pass41,549 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    41,549 miles
    Test number
    310027535291
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres showing signs of cracking in tread
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box outer skin split

  17. Fail41,549 miles (+3,961)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,549 miles
    Test number
    615588530283
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres showing signs of cracking in tread
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box outer skin split

  18. Pass37,588 miles (+5,080)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    37,588 miles
    Test number
    238385215090
    • NoteBack box limited life
    • NoteFront tyre

  19. Pass32,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    32,508 miles
    Test number
    189207153310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail32,508 miles (+5,227)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,508 miles
    Test number
    807315953375
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

  21. Pass27,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    27,281 miles
    Test number
    485135042387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L21 TYY

Does L21 TYY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 TYY is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 TYY?
The MOT on L21 TYY is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 TYY done?
L21 TYY was recorded at 63,839 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 2,740 miles a year.
Has L21 TYY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 TYY has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L21 TYY 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 L21 TYY find?
L21 TYY passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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