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Fiat 500

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,368 cc

L26 NVNMOT history

L26 NVN is a red petrol Fiat 500 first used on 28 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 70,939 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

L26 NVN 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 Jun 2027
Mileage
70,939 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,001 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 NVN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
500
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,368 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 NVN was last recorded at 70,939 miles on 21 May 2026, 2,707 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,232 miles · 11 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,707 miles
Average per year
4,001 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,939 miles
  • 2025 – 68,232 miles
  • 2024 – 65,319 miles
  • 2023 – 62,912 miles
  • 2022 – 58,605 miles
  • 2021 – 54,362 miles
  • 2020 – 51,257 miles
  • 2019 – 48,844 miles
  • 2018 – 48,612 miles
  • 2017 – 46,991 miles
  • 2016 – 41,518 miles
  • 2015 – 33,405 miles
  • 2014 – 27,139 miles
  • 2013 – 21,773 miles
  • 2012 – 17,657 miles
  • 2011 – 10,804 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,939 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces slightly worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive underneath gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySlight corrosion to rear axle beam

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,939 miles (+2,707)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    70,939 miles
    Test number
    179636210034
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces slightly worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive underneath gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to rear axle beam
  2. Pass68,232 miles (+2,913)1 minor16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    68,232 miles
    Test number
    158771678624
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass65,319 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    65,319 miles
    Test number
    940723898626
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail65,313 miles (+133)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,313 miles
    Test number
    405726251299
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass65,180 miles (+2,268)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    65,180 miles
    Test number
    361244337289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass62,912 miles (+4,307)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    62,912 miles
    Test number
    554905477361
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass58,605 miles (+4,243)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    58,605 miles
    Test number
    747685332966
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass54,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    54,362 miles
    Test number
    973954288410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail54,362 miles (+3,105)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,362 miles
    Test number
    839910672698
    • MajorFront Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass51,257 miles (+172)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    51,257 miles
    Test number
    500752376731
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light inop
  11. Pass51,085 miles (+2,241)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    51,085 miles
    Test number
    353402413638
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light not working
    • AdvisorySlight lift both front top mounts
  12. Pass48,844 miles (+232)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    48,844 miles
    Test number
    790504138401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,612 miles (+1,621)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    48,612 miles
    Test number
    338964554441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass46,991 miles (+5,473)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    46,991 miles
    Test number
    320264190506
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  15. Pass41,518 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    41,518 miles
    Test number
    194228170914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail41,516 miles (+8,111)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,516 miles
    Test number
    461956952322
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  17. Pass33,405 miles (+6,266)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    33,405 miles
    Test number
    605040175060
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre valve's perrished
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
  18. Pass27,139 miles (+5,366)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    27,139 miles
    Test number
    215197974072
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroding.
  19. Pass21,773 miles (+4,116)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    21,773 miles
    Test number
    488178473053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,657 miles (+72)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    17,657 miles
    Test number
    336015832179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteNearside front tyre starting to deteriorate
    • NoteOffside front tyre starting to deteriorate
  21. Fail17,585 miles (+6,781)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,585 miles
    Test number
    848039022109
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteNearside front tyre starting to deteriorate
    • NoteOffside front tyre starting to deteriorate
  22. Pass10,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    10,804 miles
    Test number
    588500631114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L26 NVN

Does L26 NVN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 NVN is valid until 13 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L26 NVN?
The MOT on L26 NVN is valid until 13 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 NVN done?
L26 NVN was recorded at 70,939 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 4,001 miles a year.
Has L26 NVN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 NVN has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on L26 NVN 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 L26 NVN find?
L26 NVN passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 12 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces slightly worn/corroded; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 9 more.

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