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Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,242 cc

L3 CAOMOT history

L3 CAO is a grey petrol Fiat 500 first used on 21 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 25,608 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

L3 CAO grey Fiat 500 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Fiat 500, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Apr 2027
Mileage
25,608 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,307 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 CAO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
500
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
21 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 CAO was last recorded at 25,608 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 2,290 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
23,318 miles · 7 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,290 miles
Average per year
1,307 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 25,608 miles
  • 2025 – 23,318 miles
  • 2024 – 21,574 miles
  • 2023 – 20,658 miles
  • 2022 – 19,509 miles
  • 2020 – 18,564 miles
  • 2019 – 17,625 miles
  • 2017 – 15,853 miles
  • 2016 – 14,659 miles
  • 2015 – 13,372 miles
  • 2014 – 10,652 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass25,608 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 springs starting to show corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front shocker tops slight play/wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam corroded (5.3.3 (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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Exhaust corroded back-box outer skin frail

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Front brake discs slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Front brake pads about 70% worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

13 tests since 12 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass25,608 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    25,608 miles
    Test number
    870489041982
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 springs starting to show corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front shocker tops slight play/wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail25,608 miles (+2,290)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,608 miles
    Test number
    837305999988
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 springs starting to show corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front shocker tops slight play/wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass23,318 miles (+1,744)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    23,318 miles
    Test number
    787483807659
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 springs starting to show corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass21,574 miles (+916)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    21,574 miles
    Test number
    221426064722
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 springs starting to show corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres are 13 years old and starting to show age cracks
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded back-box outer skin frail and clamp corroded on c.a.t exhaust still secure

  5. Pass20,658 miles (+1,149)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    20,658 miles
    Test number
    805256594323
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four springs started to show corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres are 12 years old and starting to show age cracks
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded back-box outer skin frail

  6. Pass19,509 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    19,509 miles
    Test number
    350568142303
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs starting to corrode rears more so then the fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres are 11 years old
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded back-box outer skin frail

  7. Fail19,509 miles (+945)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,509 miles
    Test number
    387161153942
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush de-bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush de-bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs starting to corrode rears more so then the fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres are 11 years old
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded back-box outer skin frail

  8. Pass18,564 miles (+939)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    18,564 miles
    Test number
    119830469498
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRequires a front wheel alignment

  9. Pass17,625 miles (+1,772)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    17,625 miles
    Test number
    649600581054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryRecommend a wheel alignment

  10. Pass15,853 miles (+1,194)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    15,853 miles
    Test number
    879311628386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass14,659 miles (+1,287)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    14,659 miles
    Test number
    192522136047
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres slight wear on inner edges
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads about 70% worn
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  12. Pass13,372 miles (+2,720)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    13,372 miles
    Test number
    888997154652
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads about 70% worn
    • AdvisoryExhaust backbox outer skin corroded

  13. Pass10,652 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    10,652 miles
    Test number
    798016814365
    • NoteExhaust backbox corroded.
    • NoteFront bumper damaged.

Questions about L3 CAO

Does L3 CAO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 CAO is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 CAO?
The MOT on L3 CAO is valid until 20 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 CAO done?
L3 CAO was recorded at 25,608 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 1,307 miles a year.
Has L3 CAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 CAO has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L3 CAO 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 CAO find?
L3 CAO passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: coil spring corroded all 4 springs starting to show corrosion; front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front shocker tops slight play/wear; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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