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Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc

L5 AXGMOT history

L5 AXG is a red petrol Fiat 500 first used on 29 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 80,682 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

L5 AXG red Fiat 500 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Fiat 500, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Aug 2027
Mileage
80,682 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,926 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 AXG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
500
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 AXG was last recorded at 80,682 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 4,793 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,889 miles · 7 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,793 miles
Average per year
4,926 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,682 miles
  • 2025 – 75,889 miles
  • 2024 – 68,070 miles
  • 2023 – 66,909 miles
  • 2022 – 62,825 miles
  • 2021 – 59,944 miles
  • 2020 – 59,042 miles
  • 2019 – 54,011 miles
  • 2018 – 50,057 miles
  • 2017 – 41,686 miles
  • 2016 – 34,910 miles
  • 2015 – 25,756 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,682 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Position light dim.
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber corroded.
  • AdvisoryOffside Front brake fluid reservoir slightly insecured.

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 corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 12 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,682 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    80,682 miles
    Test number
    678186846365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Position light dim.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake fluid reservoir slightly insecured.
  2. Fail80,682 miles (+4,793)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,682 miles
    Test number
    298452820961
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Central front and N/S/R. exhaust resealed and lambda readings OK. (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • Repaired at testOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Position light dim.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake fluid reservoir slightly insecured.
  3. Pass75,889 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    75,889 miles
    Test number
    403297406845
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight misting of gear oil on and around gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail75,889 miles (+7,819)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,889 miles
    Test number
    698130572885
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight misting of gear oil on and around gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass68,070 miles (+56)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    68,070 miles
    Test number
    488191179721
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Fail68,014 miles (+1,105)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,014 miles
    Test number
    505391173994
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass66,909 miles (+4,084)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    66,909 miles
    Test number
    476217998946
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass62,825 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    62,825 miles
    Test number
    335545611175
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. Fail62,816 miles (+2,872)2 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,816 miles
    Test number
    358814586129
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  10. Pass59,944 miles (+902)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    59,944 miles
    Test number
    517563225327
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  11. Pass59,042 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    59,042 miles
    Test number
    782765155286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail59,041 miles (+5,030)1 dangerous2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,041 miles
    Test number
    500129863817
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  13. Pass54,011 miles (+3,954)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    54,011 miles
    Test number
    749850791329
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  14. Pass50,057 miles (+8,371)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    50,057 miles
    Test number
    500005536253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    41,686 miles
    Test number
    868596501961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail41,686 miles (+6,776)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,686 miles
    Test number
    872206356157
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Discs worn and corroded around edge (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported Clamp corroded and fallen off. (7.1.1)
  17. Pass34,910 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    34,910 miles
    Test number
    120321012107
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Fail34,910 miles (+9,154)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,910 miles
    Test number
    593493008393
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  19. Pass25,756 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    25,756 miles
    Test number
    405763765173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 AXG

Does L5 AXG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 AXG is valid until 8 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 AXG?
The MOT on L5 AXG is valid until 8 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 AXG done?
L5 AXG was recorded at 80,682 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 4,926 miles a year.
Has L5 AXG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 AXG has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L5 AXG 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 L5 AXG find?
L5 AXG passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front position light dim.; offside front shock absorber corroded.; offside front brake fluid reservoir slightly insecured..

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