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Pink · Petrol · 2016 · 1,242 cc

L22 MERMOT history

L22 MER is a pink petrol Fiat 500 first used on 30 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 1 Nov 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 67,730 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

L22 MER pink Fiat 500 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Fiat 500, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Nov 2027
Mileage
67,730 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,092 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L22 MER
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
500
Colour
Pink
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
30 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L22 MER was last recorded at 67,730 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 5,534 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,196 miles · 30 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,534 miles
Average per year
7,092 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,730 miles
  • 2025 – 62,196 miles
  • 2024 – 56,664 miles
  • 2023 – 49,331 miles
  • 2022 – 42,769 miles
  • 2021 – 33,707 miles
  • 2020 – 24,784 miles
  • 2019 – 17,752 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,730 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint,no clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan at gearbox end

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

12 tests since 25 Sept 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,730 miles (+5,534)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    67,730 miles
    Test number
    305981662932
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint,no clamp (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Pass62,196 miles (+5,532)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    62,196 miles
    Test number
    950512643177
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass56,664 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    56,664 miles
    Test number
    490902872702
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail56,663 miles (+7,332)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,663 miles
    Test number
    117087132479
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass49,331 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    49,331 miles
    Test number
    128643501105
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump pan at gearbox end (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail49,330 miles (+6,561)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,330 miles
    Test number
    686323602819
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump pan at gearbox end (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass42,769 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    42,769 miles
    Test number
    322255130346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail42,767 miles (+9,060)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,767 miles
    Test number
    223487121974
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass33,707 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    33,707 miles
    Test number
    509439061582
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail33,707 miles (+8,923)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,707 miles
    Test number
    570199061811
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass24,784 miles (+7,032)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    24,784 miles
    Test number
    788779859172
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Pass17,752 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    17,752 miles
    Test number
    922944761976
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about L22 MER

Does L22 MER currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L22 MER is valid until 1 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on L22 MER?
The MOT on L22 MER is valid until 1 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L22 MER done?
L22 MER was recorded at 67,730 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 7,092 miles a year.
Has L22 MER ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L22 MER has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L22 MER 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 L22 MER find?
L22 MER passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint,no clamp.

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