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Black · Petrol · 2013 · 1,242 cc

L4 JRAMOT history

L4 JRA is a black petrol Fiat 500 first used on 28 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 79,140 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

L4 JRA black Fiat 500 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Fiat 500, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Feb 2027
Mileage
79,140 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,650 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 JRA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
500
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
28 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 JRA was last recorded at 79,140 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,140 miles · 24 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,650 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,140 miles
  • 2025 – 73,645 miles
  • 2024 – 67,791 miles
  • 2023 – 60,208 miles
  • 2022 – 51,112 miles
  • 2021 – 42,556 miles
  • 2020 – 32,978 miles
  • 2018 – 25,611 miles
  • 2017 – 18,170 miles
  • 2016 – 13,885 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,140 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cable mounting broken (1.1.15 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre , tyre cracking (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mount slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear axle corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

12 tests since 5 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,140 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    79,140 miles
    Test number
    563879077761
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cable mounting broken (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre , tyre cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mount slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail79,140 miles (+5,495)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,140 miles
    Test number
    946912313424
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cable mounting broken (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre , tyre cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mount slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass73,645 miles (+5,854)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    73,645 miles
    Test number
    800623182790
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective Hanger broken next to flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective Middle exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  4. Pass67,791 miles (+157)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    67,791 miles
    Test number
    700158438066
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Fail67,634 miles (+7,426)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,634 miles
    Test number
    827714267765
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass60,208 miles (+9,096)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    60,208 miles
    Test number
    347073201375
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded also both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front oil sump corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
  7. Pass51,112 miles (+8,556)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    51,112 miles
    Test number
    314490487174
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
  8. Pass42,556 miles (+9,578)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    42,556 miles
    Test number
    235803290060
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  9. Pass32,978 miles (+7,367)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    32,978 miles
    Test number
    462940968747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass25,611 miles (+7,441)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    25,611 miles
    Test number
    915729890154
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
  11. Pass18,170 miles (+4,285)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    18,170 miles
    Test number
    498872844503
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre inner edge slightly worn
  12. Pass13,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    13,885 miles
    Test number
    435333982370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 JRA

Does L4 JRA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 JRA is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 JRA?
The MOT on L4 JRA is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 JRA done?
L4 JRA was recorded at 79,140 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 6,650 miles a year.
Has L4 JRA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 JRA has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L4 JRA 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 JRA find?
L4 JRA passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 8 advisories: front exhaust mounting defective; nearside front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre slightly damaged, and 5 more.

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