
Fiat 500
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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
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))
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))
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
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
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))
Pass32,978 miles (+7,367)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 32,978 miles
- Test number
- 462940968747
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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
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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