Fiat 500
Green · Petrol · 2008 · 1,242 cc
L4 NHKMOT history
L4 NHK is a green petrol Fiat 500 first used on 12 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 69,646 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 69,646 mi
- At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,029 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L4 NHK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- 500
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,242 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 12 Jun 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L4 NHK was last recorded at 69,646 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 5,962 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 63,684 miles · 16 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,962 miles
- Average per year
- 3,029 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 69,646 miles
- 2025 – 63,684 miles
- 2024 – 60,229 miles
- 2023 – 57,834 miles
- 2022 – 54,927 miles
- 2021 – 51,989 miles
- 2020 – 49,599 miles
- 2019 – 49,073 miles
- 2018 – 47,898 miles
- 2017 – 46,114 miles
- 2016 – 45,050 miles
- 2015 – 42,961 miles
- 2014 – 37,414 miles
- 2013 – 33,336 miles
- 2012 – 29,482 miles
- 2011 – 24,667 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass69,646 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Daytime running lamp not working
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop broken away
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOil added before test
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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
21 tests since 9 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass69,646 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 69,646 miles
- Test number
- 353610863322
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Daytime running lamp not working
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop broken away
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil added before test
Fail69,645 miles (+5,961)1 dangerous2 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,645 miles
- Test number
- 210247239488
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation 46% (1.2.1 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop broken away
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil added before test
Pass63,684 miles (+3,455)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 63,684 miles
- Test number
- 987738346964
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front day time running lights not working
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
Pass60,229 miles (+2,395)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 60,229 miles
- Test number
- 226150734884
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From around manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing (2016 tyre) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Bump stop broken
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing (2016 tyre) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass57,834 miles (+2,907)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 57,834 miles
- Test number
- 249682581311
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass54,927 miles (+2,938)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 54,927 miles
- Test number
- 901274914926
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass51,989 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 51,989 miles
- Test number
- 928795771689
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,988 miles (+2,389)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,988 miles
- Test number
- 532850715671
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mounting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass49,599 miles (+526)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 49,599 miles
- Test number
- 495925509002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,073 miles (+1,175)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 49,073 miles
- Test number
- 706192095573
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySlight corrosion in exhaust
Pass47,898 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 47,898 miles
- Test number
- 397064086328
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,898 miles (+1,784)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,898 miles
- Test number
- 304522271118
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Pass46,114 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 46,114 miles
- Test number
- 194901046677
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,114 miles (+1,064)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,114 miles
- Test number
- 594579207019
- Repaired at testFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Repaired at testRear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass45,050 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 45,050 miles
- Test number
- 345265778599
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,050 miles (+2,089)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,050 miles
- Test number
- 214958852619
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Pass42,961 miles (+5,547)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 42,961 miles
- Test number
- 529825635155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,414 miles (+4,078)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 37,414 miles
- Test number
- 778599044144
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteRear exhaust in poor condtion
Pass33,336 miles (+3,854)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 33,336 miles
- Test number
- 558252043185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,482 miles (+4,815)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 29,482 miles
- Test number
- 326879652150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,667 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 24,667 miles
- Test number
- 599040061196
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Questions about L4 NHK
- Does L4 NHK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 NHK is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L4 NHK?
- The MOT on L4 NHK is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L4 NHK done?
- L4 NHK was recorded at 69,646 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 3,029 miles a year.
- Has L4 NHK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L4 NHK has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on L4 NHK 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 NHK find?
- L4 NHK passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front lower daytime running lamp not working; nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear bump stop broken away, and 4 more.
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