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Green · Diesel · 1994 · 1,929 cc

L56 VLBMOT history

L56 VLB is a green diesel Fiat Tipo first used on 17 Jan 1994. Its MOT expired on 11 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 182,183 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Mar 2023
Mileage
182,183 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,437 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L56 VLB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
Tipo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,929 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
17 Jan 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L56 VLB was last recorded at 182,183 miles on 12 Mar 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Mar 2022: 182,183 miles, lower than 186,161 miles on 25 Feb 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
186,161 miles · 25 Feb 2022
Average per year
5,437 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 182,183 miles
  • 2021 – 181,460 miles
  • 2020 – 180,153 miles
  • 2019 – 177,209 miles
  • 2018 – 174,962 miles
  • 2017 – 172,002 miles
  • 2016 – 169,077 miles
  • 2015 – 165,508 miles
  • 2014 – 162,389 miles
  • 2013 – 157,713 miles
  • 2012 – 151,644 miles
  • 2011 – 143,769 miles
  • 2010 – 134,741 miles
  • 2009 – 123,301 miles
  • 2008 – 113,295 miles
  • 2006 – 105,058 miles
  • 2005 – 93,949 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,183 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2006–2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2012

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,183 miles (-3,978)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    182,183 miles
    Test number
    845998715167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail186,161 miles (+4,701)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,161 miles
    Test number
    558640980210
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass181,460 miles (+1,307)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    181,460 miles
    Test number
    669546727422
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass180,153 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    180,153 miles
    Test number
    527234094987
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail180,153 miles (+2,944)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,153 miles
    Test number
    519968148476
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass177,209 miles (+2,247)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    177,209 miles
    Test number
    887301266962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass174,962 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    174,962 miles
    Test number
    212457817698
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Fail174,962 miles (+2,960)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,962 miles
    Test number
    426434927975
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass172,002 miles (+2,925)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    172,002 miles
    Test number
    254674672669
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNear side stearing rack inner end slight movement

  10. Pass169,077 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    169,077 miles
    Test number
    651418843620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail169,077 miles (+3,569)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,077 miles
    Test number
    585193594959
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  12. Pass165,508 miles (+3,119)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    165,508 miles
    Test number
    717773525037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass162,389 miles (+4,676)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    162,389 miles
    Test number
    175809624071
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOff side front cv boot pin hole

  14. Pass157,713 miles (+6,069)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    157,713 miles
    Test number
    415466513096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass151,644 miles (+39)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    151,644 miles
    Test number
    416312832097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail151,605 miles (+7,836)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,605 miles
    Test number
    569850532025
    • DangerousNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass143,769 miles (+9,028)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    143,769 miles
    Test number
    226531221073
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight blue smoke comes from tail pipe

  18. Pass134,741 miles (+42)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    134,741 miles
    Test number
    161628010092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Fail134,699 miles (+11,398)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,699 miles
    Test number
    113955510428
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass123,301 miles (+90)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    123,301 miles
    Test number
    523033919056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail123,211 miles (+9,916)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,211 miles
    Test number
    884099809047
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

  22. Pass113,295 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    113,295 miles
    Test number
    184382838458
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Fail113,291 miles (+8,233)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,291 miles
    Test number
    911176728091
    • FailureNearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass105,058 miles (+110)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    105,058 miles
    Test number
    140054056342
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine oil leak.

  25. Fail104,948 miles (+10,999)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,948 miles
    Test number
    790740056354
    • FailureBrake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureFront constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  26. Pass93,949 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    93,949 miles
    Test number
    581403755314
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L56 VLB

Does L56 VLB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L56 VLB expired on 11 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L56 VLB?
The MOT on L56 VLB expired on 11 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L56 VLB done?
L56 VLB was recorded at 182,183 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2022, an average of 5,437 miles a year.
Has L56 VLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L56 VLB has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on L56 VLB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Mar 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L56 VLB find?
L56 VLB passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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