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Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,248 cc

L40 AVAMOT history

L40 AVA is a blue diesel Fiat 500 first used on 24 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 86,257 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

L40 AVA blue Fiat 500 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Fiat 500, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
86,257 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,574 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 AVA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
500
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,248 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
24 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 AVA was last recorded at 86,257 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,257 miles · 19 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,574 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,257 miles
  • 2025 – 84,661 miles
  • 2024 – 82,753 miles
  • 2023 – 79,281 miles
  • 2021 – 75,841 miles
  • 2020 – 70,698 miles
  • 2019 – 66,898 miles
  • 2017 – 62,465 miles
  • 2016 – 55,202 miles
  • 2015 – 46,064 miles
  • 2014 – 36,582 miles
  • 2013 – 31,639 miles
  • 2012 – 22,830 miles
  • 2011 – 17,096 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,257 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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Coil spring corroded all

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021

  • Air filter housing insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Main beam high

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,257 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    86,257 miles
    Test number
    749310014610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail86,257 miles (+1,596)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,257 miles
    Test number
    310716922887
    • MajorFront Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch and inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front arch lining insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper split
    • AdvisoryInterior rear veiw mirror mising

  3. Pass84,661 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    84,661 miles
    Test number
    351695158490
    • AdvisoryAir filter housing insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Main beam high

  4. Fail84,661 miles (+1,908)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,661 miles
    Test number
    289467144007
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced At outer sill, within 300 mm of suspension mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lights inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAir filter housing insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Main beam high

  5. Pass82,753 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    82,753 miles
    Test number
    514215996305
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail82,753 miles (+3,472)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,753 miles
    Test number
    328386760696
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass79,281 miles (+3,440)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    79,281 miles
    Test number
    329149252326
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass75,841 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    75,841 miles
    Test number
    330989132804
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer door handle loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryMixed tyre sizes between front and rear

  9. Fail75,841 miles (+73)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,841 miles
    Test number
    780813014051
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer door handle loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail75,768 miles (+5,070)3 dangerous8 major2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,768 miles
    Test number
    695787912763
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush out (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering system excessively rough strut top bearing (2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testPosition lamp not working both front, switched back on also drls (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle beam (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  11. Pass70,698 miles (+55)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    70,698 miles
    Test number
    106775128139
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Sump porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail70,643 miles (+3,745)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,643 miles
    Test number
    523108357815
    • MajorEmissions not tested Due to major exhaust system leak,smoke not detected (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Sump porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass66,898 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    66,898 miles
    Test number
    989255807382
    • AdvisoryFront Flexible exhaust slightly deteriated

  14. Fail66,898 miles (+4,433)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,898 miles
    Test number
    446551756360
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Flexible exhaust slightly deteriated

  15. Pass62,465 miles (+7,263)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    62,465 miles
    Test number
    865717701507
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass55,202 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    55,202 miles
    Test number
    170202020761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail55,202 miles (+9,138)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,202 miles
    Test number
    383198963079
    • FailureEmissions not tested exhaust broken (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass46,064 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    46,064 miles
    Test number
    101616057979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail46,060 miles (+9,478)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,060 miles
    Test number
    122082851353
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass36,582 miles (+4,943)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    36,582 miles
    Test number
    416984944379
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass31,639 miles (+3,727)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    31,639 miles
    Test number
    959022353321
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass27,912 miles (+5,082)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    27,912 miles
    Test number
    137646913426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBackbox rusty
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass22,830 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    22,830 miles
    Test number
    808596802097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Fail22,830 miles (+5,734)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,830 miles
    Test number
    355305702082
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass17,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    17,096 miles
    Test number
    616979111021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 AVA

Does L40 AVA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 AVA is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 AVA?
The MOT on L40 AVA is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 AVA done?
L40 AVA was recorded at 86,257 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 4,574 miles a year.
Has L40 AVA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 AVA has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L40 AVA 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 L40 AVA find?
L40 AVA passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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