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Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,242 cc

L4 FWFMOT history

L4 FWF is a blue petrol Fiat 500 first used on 20 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 23 Feb 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 118,498 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2025.

L4 FWF blue Fiat 500 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Feb 2026
Mileage
118,498 mi
At MOT on 21 Feb 2025
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,145 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 FWF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
500
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
20 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 FWF was last recorded at 118,498 miles on 21 Feb 2025, 66 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,432 miles · 14 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
66 miles
Average per year
7,145 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,498 miles
  • 2024 – 113,738 miles
  • 2023 – 105,172 miles
  • 2022 – 97,031 miles
  • 2021 – 95,422 miles
  • 2020 – 93,081 miles
  • 2019 – 86,428 miles
  • 2018 – 76,634 miles
  • 2017 – 64,573 miles
  • 2016 – 55,562 miles
  • 2015 – 47,092 miles
  • 2014 – 37,322 miles
  • 2013 – 31,051 miles
  • 2012 – 24,944 miles
  • 2011 – 18,872 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,498 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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Back box exhaust badly corroded but no blows

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,498 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    118,498 miles
    Test number
    866782712320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail118,432 miles (+4,694)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,432 miles
    Test number
    171896901213
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread edge cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides rears (1.4.1 (a))

  3. Pass113,738 miles (+8,566)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    113,738 miles
    Test number
    265885233235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass105,172 miles (+8,141)2 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    105,172 miles
    Test number
    518450619272
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened top mount slight free play (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bubbling under protective paint (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened top mount free play (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bubbling under protective paint (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass97,031 miles (+1,609)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    97,031 miles
    Test number
    997285445847
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass95,422 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    95,422 miles
    Test number
    645941356988
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all4 front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Fail95,421 miles (+2,340)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,421 miles
    Test number
    805045782777
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all4 front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass93,081 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    93,081 miles
    Test number
    398810960783
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail93,080 miles (+6,652)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,080 miles
    Test number
    327341051464
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass86,428 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    86,428 miles
    Test number
    181993652545
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Back box exhaust badly corroded but no blows

  11. Fail86,428 miles (+9,794)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,428 miles
    Test number
    640419459657
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Back box exhaust badly corroded but no blows

  12. Pass76,634 miles (+12,061)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    76,634 miles
    Test number
    442660621966
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer de-laminated, all clamps and brackets corroded through but is still secure, replacement recomended

  13. Pass64,573 miles (+9,011)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    64,573 miles
    Test number
    126249629801
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre bald on edges

  14. Pass55,562 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    55,562 miles
    Test number
    827282115820
    • AdvisoryExhaust backbox outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  15. Fail55,561 miles (+8,469)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,561 miles
    Test number
    102097669352
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust backbox outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryItems removed from drivers view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear lamp damaged but still showing correct light

  16. Pass47,092 miles1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    47,092 miles
    Test number
    476711165079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront exhaust bracket broken
    • NoteN/s/f wheel slightly buckled
    • NoteN/s/r side wall cut and cracking slightly
    • NoteRaer box exhaust clamp broken
    • NoteRear exhaust box starting to corrode

  17. Fail47,092 miles (+9,770)2 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,092 miles
    Test number
    849231265008
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront exhaust bracket broken
    • NoteN/s/f wheel slightly buckled
    • NoteN/s/r side wall cut and cracking slightly
    • NoteRaer box exhaust clamp broken
    • NoteRear exhaust box starting to corrode

  18. Pass37,322 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    37,322 miles
    Test number
    818152954016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail37,322 miles (+6,271)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,322 miles
    Test number
    459382654071
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  20. Pass31,051 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    31,051 miles
    Test number
    947654963081
    • NoteO/s/f tyre cracking around tread.
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer slightly corroded.

  21. Fail31,051 miles (+6,107)1 dangerous2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,051 miles
    Test number
    885094163059
    • DangerousStop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre cracking around tread.
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer slightly corroded.

  22. Pass24,944 miles (+6,072)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    24,944 miles
    Test number
    106506462002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  23. Pass18,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    18,872 miles
    Test number
    967263071034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 FWF

Does L4 FWF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L4 FWF expired on 23 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L4 FWF?
The MOT on L4 FWF expired on 23 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L4 FWF done?
L4 FWF was recorded at 118,498 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2025, an average of 7,145 miles a year.
Has L4 FWF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 FWF has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on L4 FWF 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 L4 FWF find?
L4 FWF passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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