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Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,242 cc

L23 PCKMOT history

L23 PCK is a black petrol Fiat 500 first used on 20 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 21 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 71,979 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.

L23 PCK black Fiat 500 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Fiat 500, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Feb 2027
Mileage
71,979 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,147 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 PCK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
500
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
20 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 PCK was last recorded at 71,979 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 9,533 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,446 miles · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
9,533 miles
Average per year
4,147 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,979 miles
  • 2025 – 62,446 miles
  • 2024 – 62,004 miles
  • 2023 – 61,514 miles
  • 2022 – 58,993 miles
  • 2021 – 54,816 miles
  • 2020 – 52,228 miles
  • 2019 – 48,880 miles
  • 2018 – 44,300 miles
  • 2017 – 40,449 miles
  • 2016 – 35,285 miles
  • 2015 – 30,352 miles
  • 2014 – 25,181 miles
  • 2013 – 20,088 miles
  • 2012 – 15,621 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,979 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • Advisory== rear axle and brake components are rusty and badly corroding
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded == all four coil springs, also front upper mountings are badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust deteriated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 2 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,979 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    71,979 miles
    Test number
    241973095165
    • Advisory== rear axle and brake components are rusty and badly corroding
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded == all four coil springs, also front upper mountings are badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail71,979 miles (+9,533)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,979 miles
    Test number
    201965161386
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • Advisory== rear axle and brake components are rusty and badly corroding
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded == all four coil springs, also front upper mountings are badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass62,446 miles (+442)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    62,446 miles
    Test number
    434584845535
    • Advisory== rear axle and brake components are rusty and corroding
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded == all four coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass62,004 miles (+490)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    62,004 miles
    Test number
    133096597908
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded == all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle and brake components are rusty and corroding

  5. Pass61,514 miles (+2,521)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    61,514 miles
    Test number
    584963125643
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened complete rear axle badly corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass58,993 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    58,993 miles
    Test number
    954502736104
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective hanger bracket broken off exhaust-system still secure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four coil springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam assembly corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail58,993 miles (+4,177)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,993 miles
    Test number
    533572811876
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective hanger bracket broken off exhaust-system still secure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four coil springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam assembly corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass54,816 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    54,816 miles
    Test number
    559311737456
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriated
    • AdvisoryFront Tyres old and perished. Needed soon
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pinching

  9. Fail54,816 miles (+2,588)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,816 miles
    Test number
    544544746728
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriated
    • AdvisoryFront Tyres old and perished. Needed soon
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pinching

  10. Pass52,228 miles (+3,348)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    52,228 miles
    Test number
    724950843976
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriated

  11. Pass48,880 miles (+4,580)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    48,880 miles
    Test number
    829761797323
    • AdvisoryExhaust mount broken but still adequately supported
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner drive shaft seal weaping
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyres old and perished

  12. Pass44,300 miles (+3,851)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    44,300 miles
    Test number
    301898278893
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin rusty

  13. Pass40,449 miles (+5,164)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    40,449 miles
    Test number
    768904390622
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust rusty and thin

  14. Pass35,285 miles (+4,933)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    35,285 miles
    Test number
    279181756796
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (7.1.2)

  15. Pass30,352 miles (+5,171)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    30,352 miles
    Test number
    296025175124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,181 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    25,181 miles
    Test number
    549896694150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Fail25,181 miles (+5,093)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,181 miles
    Test number
    676046994140
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass20,088 miles (+105)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    20,088 miles
    Test number
    175135173131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail19,983 miles (+4,362)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,983 miles
    Test number
    495658063187
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass15,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    15,621 miles
    Test number
    696164482105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 PCK

Does L23 PCK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 PCK is valid until 21 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 PCK?
The MOT on L23 PCK is valid until 21 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 PCK done?
L23 PCK was recorded at 71,979 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 4,147 miles a year.
Has L23 PCK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 PCK has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L23 PCK 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 PCK find?
L23 PCK passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: == rear axle and brake components are rusty and badly corroding; coil spring corroded == all four coil springs, also front upper mountings are badly corroded.

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