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Red · Petrol · 2011 · 875 cc

L50 BYNMOT history

L50 BYN is a red petrol Fiat 500 first used on 29 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 142,935 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

L50 BYN red Fiat 500 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Fiat 500, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Oct 2027
Mileage
142,935 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,182 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L50 BYN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
500
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
875 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
29 Apr 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L50 BYN was last recorded at 142,935 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 705 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,230 miles · 1 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
705 miles
Average per year
7,182 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,935 miles
  • 2025 – 133,207 miles
  • 2024 – 123,413 miles
  • 2023 – 114,971 miles
  • 2022 – 104,201 miles
  • 2021 – 100,140 miles
  • 2020 – 93,055 miles
  • 2019 – 90,604 miles
  • 2018 – 89,226 miles
  • 2017 – 87,194 miles
  • 2016 – 84,965 miles
  • 2015 – 68,073 miles
  • 2014 – 52,627 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,935 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake cable bracket broken
  • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,935 miles (+705)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    142,935 miles
    Test number
    227652157533
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake cable bracket broken
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Fail142,230 miles (+9,023)7 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,230 miles
    Test number
    117256042013
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight play. unable to detect
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper inop
    • AdvisoryDay time lamps inop
    • AdvisoryPossible exhaust blow at front
    • AdvisorySign of coolant leak from coolant hose

  3. Pass133,207 miles (+76)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    133,207 miles
    Test number
    249941405985
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to back box joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail133,131 miles (+9,718)3 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,131 miles
    Test number
    676586568300
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to back box joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face on both front brake discs pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both wheels (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass123,413 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    123,413 miles
    Test number
    443853029145
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  6. Fail123,410 miles (+8,439)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,410 miles
    Test number
    456767515411
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  7. Pass114,971 miles (+247)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    114,971 miles
    Test number
    230781794713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail114,724 miles (+10,523)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,724 miles
    Test number
    791821506636
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and to low (4.1.2 (c))

  9. Pass104,201 miles (+19)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    104,201 miles
    Test number
    831907960959
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail104,182 miles (+4,042)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,182 miles
    Test number
    267377500421
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass100,140 miles (+7,085)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    100,140 miles
    Test number
    258323899210
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass93,055 miles (+2,451)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    93,055 miles
    Test number
    907960108673
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded.

  13. Pass90,604 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    90,604 miles
    Test number
    256919686161
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  14. Fail90,603 miles (+1,377)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,603 miles
    Test number
    933213094314
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  15. Pass89,226 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    89,226 miles
    Test number
    174308998252
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  16. Fail89,226 miles (+2,032)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,226 miles
    Test number
    926106433507
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  17. Pass87,194 miles (+2,229)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    87,194 miles
    Test number
    954976569639
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak

  18. Pass84,965 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    84,965 miles
    Test number
    720872070562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail84,965 miles (+3,546)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,965 miles
    Test number
    220557053478
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass81,419 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    81,419 miles
    Test number
    521248066305
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail81,419 miles (+13,346)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,419 miles
    Test number
    392101167046
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass68,073 miles (+15,446)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    68,073 miles
    Test number
    875515405176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Pass52,627 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    52,627 miles
    Test number
    108830484417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail52,627 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,627 miles
    Test number
    937208374078
    • FailureNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Questions about L50 BYN

Does L50 BYN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L50 BYN is valid until 16 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L50 BYN?
The MOT on L50 BYN is valid until 16 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L50 BYN done?
L50 BYN was recorded at 142,935 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 7,182 miles a year.
Has L50 BYN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L50 BYN has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L50 BYN 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 L50 BYN find?
L50 BYN passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; central exhaust mounting defective; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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