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White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc

L31 SUTMOT history

L31 SUT is a white petrol Fiat 500 first used on 26 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 100,720 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

L31 SUT white Fiat 500 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Fiat 500, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Sept 2027
Mileage
100,720 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,429 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 SUT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
500
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 SUT was last recorded at 100,720 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 3,769 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,951 miles · 27 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,769 miles
Average per year
7,429 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,720 miles
  • 2025 – 96,951 miles
  • 2024 – 94,835 miles
  • 2023 – 90,500 miles
  • 2022 – 86,457 miles
  • 2021 – 82,738 miles
  • 2020 – 80,359 miles
  • 2019 – 77,970 miles
  • 2018 – 73,001 miles
  • 2017 – 58,040 miles
  • 2016 – 38,196 miles
  • 2015 – 19,221 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,720 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 7 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,720 miles (+3,769)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    100,720 miles
    Test number
    703724079788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass96,951 miles (+2,116)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    96,951 miles
    Test number
    105966258437
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake pipes and hoses covered in grease
  3. Pass94,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    94,835 miles
    Test number
    587417380621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail94,835 miles (+4,335)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,835 miles
    Test number
    893370203339
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  5. Pass90,500 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    90,500 miles
    Test number
    911198564479
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail90,500 miles (+4,043)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,500 miles
    Test number
    805032570918
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass86,457 miles (+3,719)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    86,457 miles
    Test number
    260755881488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass82,738 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    82,738 miles
    Test number
    783318656092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail82,738 miles (+2,379)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,738 miles
    Test number
    417675740797
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))
  10. Pass80,359 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    80,359 miles
    Test number
    511940255824
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  11. Fail80,359 miles (+2,389)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,359 miles
    Test number
    480575908846
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  12. Pass77,970 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    77,970 miles
    Test number
    880073229421
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Fail77,968 miles (+4,967)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,968 miles
    Test number
    482860396365
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass73,001 miles (+14,961)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    73,001 miles
    Test number
    458478771472
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  15. Pass58,040 miles (+397)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    58,040 miles
    Test number
    287134508659
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust backbox clamp missing but still secure
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNail in osf tyre
    • AdvisoryOsr tyre cracking
  16. Fail57,643 miles (+19,447)3 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,643 miles
    Test number
    569061106451
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust backbox clamp missing but still secure
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNail in osf tyre
    • AdvisoryOsr tyre cracking
  17. Pass38,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    38,196 miles
    Test number
    469161499944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail38,196 miles (+18,975)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,196 miles
    Test number
    254363043570
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
  19. Pass19,221 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    19,221 miles
    Test number
    850254117665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail19,216 miles4 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,216 miles
    Test number
    698826620683
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside handbrake cable casing cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake cable casing cracked

Questions about L31 SUT

Does L31 SUT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 SUT is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L31 SUT?
The MOT on L31 SUT is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L31 SUT done?
L31 SUT was recorded at 100,720 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 7,429 miles a year.
Has L31 SUT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 SUT has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on L31 SUT 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 L31 SUT find?
L31 SUT passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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