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Fiat 500L

Red · Diesel · 2013 · 1,248 cc

L4 VUKMOT history

L4 VUK is a red diesel Fiat 500L first used on 30 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 17 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 53,501 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

L4 VUK red Fiat 500L – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Fiat 500L, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Apr 2027
Mileage
53,501 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,473 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 VUK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
500L
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,248 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
30 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 VUK was last recorded at 53,501 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,483 miles · 9 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
2,473 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,501 miles
  • 2025 – 50,770 miles
  • 2024 – 49,709 miles
  • 2023 – 48,968 miles
  • 2021 – 41,663 miles
  • 2020 – 38,721 miles
  • 2019 – 36,988 miles
  • 2018 – 36,959 miles
  • 2017 – 33,138 miles
  • 2016 – 28,588 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,501 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (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.

  • Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 16 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,501 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    53,501 miles
    Test number
    717223939586
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail53,483 miles (+2,713)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,483 miles
    Test number
    570040125725
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass50,770 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    50,770 miles
    Test number
    233682501091
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail50,770 miles (+1,061)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,770 miles
    Test number
    761134371607
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass49,709 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    49,709 miles
    Test number
    983376282594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail49,665 miles (+697)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,665 miles
    Test number
    318318449832
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass48,968 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    48,968 miles
    Test number
    832543003619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail48,965 miles2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,965 miles
    Test number
    745986826111
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass75,214 km5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    75,214 km
    Test number
    351814379319
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Pass41,663 miles (+2,942)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    41,663 miles
    Test number
    573810640831
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass38,721 miles (+1,733)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    38,721 miles
    Test number
    886928200603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass36,988 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    36,988 miles
    Test number
    772836019041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail36,985 miles (+26)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,985 miles
    Test number
    705971336067
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass36,959 miles (+3,821)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    36,959 miles
    Test number
    130098354319
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake cable outer casing split
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brakes sticking on slightly

  15. Pass33,138 miles (+4,550)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    33,138 miles
    Test number
    539025050634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,588 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    28,588 miles
    Test number
    335906169277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail28,586 miles1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,586 miles
    Test number
    639732876492
    • DangerousCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about L4 VUK

Does L4 VUK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 VUK is valid until 17 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 VUK?
The MOT on L4 VUK is valid until 17 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 VUK done?
L4 VUK was recorded at 53,501 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 2,473 miles a year.
Has L4 VUK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 VUK has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L4 VUK 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 VUK find?
L4 VUK passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill.

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