Fiat logo

Fiat 500

Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc

L40 VEEMOT history

L40 VEE is a blue petrol Fiat 500 first used on 30 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 104,664 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

L40 VEE blue Fiat 500 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Fiat 500, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Nov 2026
Mileage
104,664 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,652 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for L40 VEE in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
L40 VEE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
500
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 VEE was last recorded at 104,664 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 11,699 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,965 miles · 11 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
11,699 miles
Average per year
7,652 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 104,664 miles
  • 2024 – 92,965 miles
  • 2023 – 81,503 miles
  • 2022 – 74,864 miles
  • 2021 – 70,861 miles
  • 2020 – 65,031 miles
  • 2019 – 58,286 miles
  • 2018 – 51,899 miles
  • 2017 – 44,704 miles
  • 2016 – 36,380 miles
  • 2015 – 27,982 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,664 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 5 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,664 miles (+11,699)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    104,664 miles
    Test number
    971984741196
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass92,965 miles (+11,462)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    92,965 miles
    Test number
    855105667850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass81,503 miles (+6,639)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    81,503 miles
    Test number
    567820984298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass74,864 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    74,864 miles
    Test number
    465976249709
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Fail74,863 miles (+4,002)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,863 miles
    Test number
    915721339699
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRequires tracking to be checked
  6. Pass70,861 miles (+5,830)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    70,861 miles
    Test number
    890905876105
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded and flexy joint out sleeve broken
    • AdvisoryRear subrframe and suspension corroded
  7. Pass65,031 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    65,031 miles
    Test number
    810174676868
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Fail65,031 miles (+6,745)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,031 miles
    Test number
    375444176821
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass58,286 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    58,286 miles
    Test number
    761679932671
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail58,286 miles (+6,387)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,286 miles
    Test number
    379496769798
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass51,899 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    51,899 miles
    Test number
    891284911939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail51,899 miles (+7,195)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,899 miles
    Test number
    886912591865
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Pass44,704 miles (+8,324)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    44,704 miles
    Test number
    129386694194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass36,380 miles (+8,398)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    36,380 miles
    Test number
    313222933516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    27,982 miles
    Test number
    942139708207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 VEE

Does L40 VEE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 VEE is valid until 16 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L40 VEE?
The MOT on L40 VEE is valid until 16 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 VEE done?
L40 VEE was recorded at 104,664 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 7,652 miles a year.
Has L40 VEE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 VEE has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on L40 VEE 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 VEE find?
L40 VEE passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

Browse all L40V registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.