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Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc

L3 BCYMOT history

L3 BCY is a black petrol Fiat 500 first used on 25 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 60,981 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

L3 BCY black Fiat 500 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Fiat 500, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Oct 2027
Mileage
60,981 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,536 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 BCY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
500
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
25 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 BCY was last recorded at 60,981 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 778 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,203 miles · 25 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
778 miles
Average per year
3,536 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 60,981 miles
  • 2025 – 60,203 miles
  • 2024 – 59,478 miles
  • 2023 – 57,357 miles
  • 2022 – 55,412 miles
  • 2021 – 53,231 miles
  • 2020 – 49,638 miles
  • 2019 – 46,779 miles
  • 2018 – 41,642 miles
  • 2017 – 34,475 miles
  • 2016 – 27,703 miles
  • 2015 – 22,184 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,981 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisorySlight play n/s steering rack end

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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 24 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,981 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    60,981 miles
    Test number
    128347973358
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight play n/s steering rack end

  2. Fail60,981 miles (+778)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,981 miles
    Test number
    279040094085
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight play n/s steering rack end

  3. Pass60,203 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    60,203 miles
    Test number
    992324131444
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16w (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail60,203 miles (+725)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,203 miles
    Test number
    375038287139
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16w (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass59,478 miles (+2,121)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    59,478 miles
    Test number
    622653204992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass57,357 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    57,357 miles
    Test number
    723985273439
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail57,357 miles (+1,945)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,357 miles
    Test number
    650158616170
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass55,412 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    55,412 miles
    Test number
    811722343560
    • AdvisoryAll underside of vehicle corroded including all suspension, steering and braking components
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and worn smooth outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail55,412 miles (+2,181)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,412 miles
    Test number
    166164050258
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll underside of vehicle corroded including all suspension, steering and braking components
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and worn smooth outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass53,231 miles (+3,593)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    53,231 miles
    Test number
    428873173256
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWater leak

  11. Pass49,638 miles (+2,859)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    49,638 miles
    Test number
    649210504728
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corroded on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corroded on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass46,779 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    46,779 miles
    Test number
    753885270234
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake cable support bracket is corroded and broken.

  13. Fail46,779 miles (+5,137)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,779 miles
    Test number
    691600602178
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from broken front flexi pipe. (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake cable support bracket is corroded and broken.

  14. Pass41,642 miles (+7,167)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    41,642 miles
    Test number
    786165340022
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  15. Pass34,475 miles (+6,772)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    34,475 miles
    Test number
    354783354408
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  16. Pass27,703 miles (+5,519)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    27,703 miles
    Test number
    988189231744
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cut to sidewall (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracks in tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre badly cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has nail in tread
    • AdvisoryExhaust backbox clamp missing but secure

  17. Pass22,184 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    22,184 miles
    Test number
    786950339806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 BCY

Does L3 BCY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 BCY is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 BCY?
The MOT on L3 BCY is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 BCY done?
L3 BCY was recorded at 60,981 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 3,536 miles a year.
Has L3 BCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 BCY has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L3 BCY 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 L3 BCY find?
L3 BCY passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; slight play n/s steering rack end.

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