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Grey · Petrol · 2014 · 1,242 cc

L23 BTWMOT history

L23 BTW is a grey petrol Fiat 500 first used on 28 Nov 2014. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 83,343 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

L23 BTW grey Fiat 500 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
83,343 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,121 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 BTW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
500
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
28 Nov 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 BTW was last recorded at 83,343 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 13,635 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
69,708 miles · 3 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
13,635 miles
Average per year
8,121 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,343 miles
  • 2025 – 69,708 miles
  • 2024 – 58,737 miles
  • 2023 – 49,980 miles
  • 2022 – 42,678 miles
  • 2021 – 35,680 miles
  • 2020 – 31,709 miles
  • 2019 – 24,690 miles
  • 2018 – 18,131 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,343 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

10 tests since 22 Mar 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,343 miles (+13,635)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    83,343 miles
    Test number
    707226080835
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass69,708 miles (+10,971)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    69,708 miles
    Test number
    142659196221
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak from front of engine
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass58,737 miles (+8,757)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    58,737 miles
    Test number
    923919234985
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective rear box clamp half missing (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass49,980 miles (+7,302)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    49,980 miles
    Test number
    293911233946
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass42,678 miles (+6,998)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    42,678 miles
    Test number
    210566546265
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Nail in tyre
  6. Pass35,680 miles (+3,971)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    35,680 miles
    Test number
    971772582772
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass31,709 miles (+7,019)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    31,709 miles
    Test number
    393671936900
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Pass24,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    24,690 miles
    Test number
    288809477438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail24,690 miles (+6,559)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,690 miles
    Test number
    487542683360
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  10. Pass18,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    18,131 miles
    Test number
    728914250860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 BTW

Does L23 BTW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 BTW is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 BTW?
The MOT on L23 BTW is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 BTW done?
L23 BTW was recorded at 83,343 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 8,121 miles a year.
Has L23 BTW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 BTW has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on L23 BTW 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 L23 BTW find?
L23 BTW passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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