Fiat 500
Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,368 cc
L40 DCCMOT history
L40 DCC is a red petrol Fiat 500 first used on 9 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 65,924 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 65,924 mi
- At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 12 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 4,625 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 DCC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- 500
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,368 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 9 Aug 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 DCC was last recorded at 65,924 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 4,400 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 61,524 miles · 1 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,400 miles
- Average per year
- 4,625 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 65,924 miles
- 2025 – 61,524 miles
- 2024 – 57,976 miles
- 2023 – 52,085 miles
- 2022 – 45,444 miles
- 2021 – 40,248 miles
- 2020 – 35,861 miles
- 2019 – 32,668 miles
- 2018 – 29,546 miles
- 2017 – 25,921 miles
- 2016 – 19,953 miles
- 2015 – 14,867 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass65,924 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged
Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2021
Full MOT history
13 tests since 17 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass65,924 miles (+4,400)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 65,924 miles
- Test number
- 928865569439
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass61,524 miles (+3,548)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 61,524 miles
- Test number
- 950435247162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,976 miles (+5,891)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 57,976 miles
- Test number
- 897514793322
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass52,085 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 52,085 miles
- Test number
- 246536849087
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail52,085 miles (+6,641)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,085 miles
- Test number
- 330941907259
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass45,444 miles (+5,196)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 45,444 miles
- Test number
- 507460148041
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass40,248 miles (+4,387)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 40,248 miles
- Test number
- 370389509266
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass35,861 miles (+3,193)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 35,861 miles
- Test number
- 901213339489
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass32,668 miles (+3,122)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 32,668 miles
- Test number
- 290462508860
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass29,546 miles (+3,625)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 29,546 miles
- Test number
- 488852936940
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Pass25,921 miles (+5,968)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 25,921 miles
- Test number
- 579296051950
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryWipers poor
Pass19,953 miles (+5,086)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 19,953 miles
- Test number
- 320877532739
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
Pass14,867 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 14,867 miles
- Test number
- 617338095109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L40 DCC
- Does L40 DCC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 DCC is valid until 9 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L40 DCC?
- The MOT on L40 DCC is valid until 9 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L40 DCC done?
- L40 DCC was recorded at 65,924 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 4,625 miles a year.
- Has L40 DCC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 DCC has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on L40 DCC 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 DCC find?
- L40 DCC passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.
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