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Fiat 500C

White · Petrol · 2009 · 1,242 cc

L30 ESWMOT history

L30 ESW is a white petrol Fiat 500C first used on 3 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 14 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 99,871 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Aug 2027
Mileage
99,871 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,255 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 ESW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
500C
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
3 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 ESW was last recorded at 99,871 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 14,693 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,178 miles · 15 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
14,693 miles
Average per year
5,255 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,871 miles
  • 2025 – 85,178 miles
  • 2024 – 83,049 miles
  • 2023 – 78,977 miles
  • 2022 – 73,950 miles
  • 2021 – 67,952 miles
  • 2020 – 62,911 miles
  • 2019 – 57,703 miles
  • 2018 – 52,807 miles
  • 2017 – 48,806 miles
  • 2016 – 45,079 miles
  • 2015 – 42,255 miles
  • 2014 – 38,757 miles
  • 2013 – 35,755 miles
  • 2012 – 26,923 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,871 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 exhaust in poor condition

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,871 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    99,871 miles
    Test number
    873025419432
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail99,870 miles (+14,692)1 dangerous11 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,870 miles
    Test number
    355360489526
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass85,178 miles (+2,129)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    85,178 miles
    Test number
    831740093234
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass83,049 miles (+33)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    83,049 miles
    Test number
    239350876694
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail83,016 miles (+4,039)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,016 miles
    Test number
    600850931288
    • MajorFront Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass78,977 miles (+62)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    78,977 miles
    Test number
    241405616131
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle very rusty

  7. Fail78,915 miles (+4,965)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,915 miles
    Test number
    784517376295
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle very rusty

  8. Pass73,950 miles (+5,998)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    73,950 miles
    Test number
    617535019382
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass67,952 miles (+5,041)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    67,952 miles
    Test number
    885581521247
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass62,911 miles (+5,208)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    62,911 miles
    Test number
    715798308389
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust in poor condition

  11. Pass57,703 miles (+4,896)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    57,703 miles
    Test number
    553197362180
    • AdvisoryNearside rear footbrake grabbing slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside rear foot and handbrake low
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust in poor condition

  12. Pass52,807 miles (+4,001)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    52,807 miles
    Test number
    346905147971
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear axle rusty
    • AdvisoryRear section of exhaust poor condition

  13. Pass48,806 miles (+33)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    48,806 miles
    Test number
    711071401778
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres starting to perish
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust in poor condition

  14. Fail48,773 miles (+3,694)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,773 miles
    Test number
    844094784211
    • FailureNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle lower (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres starting to perish
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust in poor condition

  15. Pass45,079 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    45,079 miles
    Test number
    634793250094
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust silencer outer skin is corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine coolant leak

  16. Fail45,079 miles (+2,824)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,079 miles
    Test number
    116592898351
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner and outer shoulder areas (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust silencer outer skin is corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine coolant leak

  17. Pass42,255 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    42,255 miles
    Test number
    719239115040
    • NoteAdvise nearside rear tyre is perished
    • NoteAdvise rear exhaust silencer is corroded

  18. Fail42,255 miles (+3,498)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,255 miles
    Test number
    908239215005
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAdvise nearside rear tyre is perished
    • NoteAdvise rear exhaust silencer is corroded

  19. Pass38,757 miles (+3,002)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    38,757 miles
    Test number
    148404314489
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear silencer outer casing corroded

  20. Pass35,755 miles (+8,832)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    35,755 miles
    Test number
    465255053281
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNearside front tyre inner sidewall condition.
    • NoteNearside rear tyre inner sidewall condition.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre inner sidewall condition.
    • NoteRear silencer condition.

  21. Fail26,923 miles3 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,923 miles
    Test number
    345401262470
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNearside wiper blade condition.

  22. Pass26,923 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    26,923 miles
    Test number
    888051762207
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNearside wiper blade condition.

Questions about L30 ESW

Does L30 ESW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 ESW is valid until 14 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L30 ESW?
The MOT on L30 ESW is valid until 14 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 ESW done?
L30 ESW was recorded at 99,871 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 5,255 miles a year.
Has L30 ESW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 ESW has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L30 ESW 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 L30 ESW find?
L30 ESW passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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