
Fiat 500
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- AdvisoryNearside Front Position light dim.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber corroded.
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake fluid reservoir slightly insecured.
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.
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.
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass59,042 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 59,042 miles
- Test number
- 782765155286
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
Pass50,057 miles (+8,371)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 50,057 miles
- Test number
- 500005536253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,686 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 41,686 miles
- Test number
- 868596501961
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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)
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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