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Red · Petrol · 2009 · 1,242 cc

L23 LVBMOT history

L23 LVB is a red petrol Fiat 500 first used on 27 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 79,436 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

L23 LVB red Fiat 500 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Fiat 500, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
79,436 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,211 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 LVB
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
27 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 LVB was last recorded at 79,436 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,433 miles · 24 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
4,211 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,436 miles
  • 2025 – 70,513 miles
  • 2024 – 65,386 miles
  • 2023 – 62,318 miles
  • 2022 – 56,759 miles
  • 2020 – 51,318 miles
  • 2019 – 47,670 miles
  • 2018 – 40,986 miles
  • 2017 – 37,936 miles
  • 2016 – 34,628 miles
  • 2015 – 31,310 miles
  • 2014 – 27,644 miles
  • 2013 – 23,592 miles
  • 2012 – 20,687 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,436 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear axle corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust section corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 15 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,436 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    79,436 miles
    Test number
    742873106437
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section corroded

  2. Fail79,433 miles (+8,920)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,433 miles
    Test number
    833742015676
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section corroded

  3. Pass70,513 miles (+5,127)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    70,513 miles
    Test number
    547009282476
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass65,386 miles (+3,068)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    65,386 miles
    Test number
    294204468535
    • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass62,318 miles (+5,559)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    62,318 miles
    Test number
    382587319741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass56,759 miles (+5,441)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    56,759 miles
    Test number
    858898657998
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass51,318 miles (+3,648)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    51,318 miles
    Test number
    360634705730
    • AdvisoryRear rear exhaust back box peeling and corroded

  8. Pass47,670 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    47,670 miles
    Test number
    211003754443
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge off side front tyre is wearing on the inner and outer. (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail47,670 miles (+4,630)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,670 miles
    Test number
    952724713820
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge off side front tyre is wearing on the inner and outer. (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass43,040 miles (+2,054)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    43,040 miles
    Test number
    735647512134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass40,986 miles (+3,050)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    40,986 miles
    Test number
    841017545461
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside offside upper plates and securing nuts (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle assembly (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded nearside offside (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorated / corroded

  12. Pass37,936 miles (+3,308)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    37,936 miles
    Test number
    961508466807
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Scratches on the windscreen not obscuring vision
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brakes binding slightly

  13. Pass34,628 miles (+3,318)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    34,628 miles
    Test number
    695435048107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail31,310 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,310 miles
    Test number
    358475785022
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSlight windscreen damage nearside

  15. Pass31,310 miles (+3,666)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    31,310 miles
    Test number
    798295985044
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSlight windscreen damage nearside

  16. Pass27,644 miles (+4,052)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    27,644 miles
    Test number
    415329474076
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside wiper blade condition poor

  17. Pass23,592 miles (+2,905)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    23,592 miles
    Test number
    175802993460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    20,687 miles
    Test number
    367175472068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 LVB

Does L23 LVB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 LVB is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 LVB?
The MOT on L23 LVB is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 LVB done?
L23 LVB was recorded at 79,436 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 4,211 miles a year.
Has L23 LVB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 LVB has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L23 LVB 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 LVB find?
L23 LVB passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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