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White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc

L5 JRVMOT history

L5 JRV is a white petrol Fiat 500 first used on 29 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 125,607 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

L5 JRV white Fiat 500 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Fiat 500, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Aug 2027
Mileage
125,607 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,953 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 JRV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
500
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 JRV was last recorded at 125,607 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 5,239 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Jul 2019: 83,535 miles, lower than 866,354 miles on 18 Jul 2018.

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
120,368 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,239 miles
Average per year
6,953 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,607 miles
  • 2025 – 120,368 miles
  • 2024 – 114,778 miles
  • 2023 – 109,575 miles
  • 2022 – 103,267 miles
  • 2021 – 96,388 miles
  • 2020 – 90,205 miles
  • 2019 – 83,535 miles
  • 2018 – 866,354 miles
  • 2017 – 69,112 miles
  • 2016 – 59,939 miles
  • 2015 – 49,100 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,607 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 22 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,607 miles (+5,239)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    125,607 miles
    Test number
    347647416442
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass120,368 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    120,368 miles
    Test number
    751960930769
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail120,367 miles (+5,589)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,367 miles
    Test number
    595993631527
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass114,778 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    114,778 miles
    Test number
    196642327949
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail114,778 miles (+5,203)1 major2 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,778 miles
    Test number
    462493900427
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass109,575 miles (+6,308)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    109,575 miles
    Test number
    260768601224
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass103,267 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    103,267 miles
    Test number
    573532108318
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  8. Fail103,267 miles (+6,879)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,267 miles
    Test number
    548774592010
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  9. Pass96,388 miles (+6,183)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    96,388 miles
    Test number
    114024094737
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  10. Pass90,205 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    90,205 miles
    Test number
    376484170077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail90,205 miles (+6,670)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,205 miles
    Test number
    738022759713
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass83,535 miles (-782,819)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    83,535 miles
    Test number
    197376808586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass866,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    866,354 miles
    Test number
    101171227286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail76,417 miles (+7,305)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,417 miles
    Test number
    930179578243
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass69,112 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    69,112 miles
    Test number
    437881345324
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail69,112 miles (+9,173)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,112 miles
    Test number
    344011244021
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass59,939 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    59,939 miles
    Test number
    699598486903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail59,939 miles (+10,839)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,939 miles
    Test number
    275071702133
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass49,100 miles (+575)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    49,100 miles
    Test number
    185850685189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail48,525 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,525 miles
    Test number
    635803475135
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about L5 JRV

Does L5 JRV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 JRV is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 JRV?
The MOT on L5 JRV is valid until 3 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 JRV done?
L5 JRV was recorded at 125,607 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 6,953 miles a year.
Has L5 JRV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 JRV has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L5 JRV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Jul 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L5 JRV find?
L5 JRV passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 8 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin all; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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