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Fiat Barchetta

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,747 cc

L5 VMCMOT history

L5 VMC is a black petrol Fiat Barchetta first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 101,455 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
101,455 km
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
667 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 VMC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
Barchetta
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,747 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 VMC was last recorded at 101,455 km on 10 Mar 2026, 1,547 km more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,908 km · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,547 km
Average per year
667 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,455 km
  • 2025 – 99,908 km
  • 2024 – 97,746 km
  • 2023 – 95,813 km
  • 2018 – 95,744 km
  • 2017 – 94,953 km
  • 2015 – 94,862 km
  • 2013 – 92,844 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,455 km
  • MinorFront Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside & nearside (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Front Coil spring corroded offside & nearside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front floor/inner sill corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 18 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,455 km (+1,547)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    101,455 km
    Test number
    240288705851
    • MinorFront Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside & nearside (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass99,908 km (+2,162)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    99,908 km
    Test number
    316907505350
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass97,746 km (+1,933)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    97,746 km
    Test number
    988968382306
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass95,813 km8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    95,813 km
    Test number
    510149172178
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front floor/sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass95,744 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    95,744 miles
    Test number
    683122858573
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front floor/inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Fail95,744 km (+791)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,744 km
    Test number
    535582394585
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front floor/inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  7. Pass94,953 km (+91)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    94,953 km
    Test number
    666087196344
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside inner sill corroded

  8. Pass94,862 km (+177)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    94,862 km
    Test number
    378464005102
    • NoteO/s floor to sill corroded.
    • NoteO/s front ball joint boot perished.
    • NoteO/s front tyre worn on inner edge (border pass).

  9. Fail94,685 km2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,685 km
    Test number
    459260995038
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteO/s floor to sill corroded.
    • NoteO/s front ball joint boot perished.
    • NoteO/s front tyre worn on inner edge (border pass).

  10. Pass94,620 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    94,620 miles
    Test number
    806147694030
    • NoteExhaust leak from back box.
    • NoteFront brake grab and imbalance.
    • NoteO/s front tyre worn on inner edge.
    • NoteO/s mid floor to inner sill corroded.
    • NoteRear brake application uneven.

  11. Pass92,844 km7 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    92,844 km
    Test number
    786911103145
    • NoteBolt missing from manifold to front pipe flange.
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracking (border pass).
    • NoteBoth front tyres have low tread.
    • NoteLazy park brake.
    • NoteNo brakes locked on service brake test.
    • NoteO/s floor to sill corroded.
    • NoteO/s front bottom ball joint boot perished.

  12. Pass91,128 miles (+1,401)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    91,128 miles
    Test number
    227141711408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass89,727 miles (+163)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    89,727 miles
    Test number
    161141520010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass89,564 miles (+6,589)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    89,564 miles
    Test number
    370800589190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass82,975 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    82,975 miles
    Test number
    371910527340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail82,913 miles (+3,116)4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,913 miles
    Test number
    150907017390
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSteering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteO/s front lower ball joint boot split
    • NoteRusty oil filter
    • NoteSmall grab o/s front brake

  17. Pass79,797 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    79,797 miles
    Test number
    460082716327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail79,797 miles (+5,563)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,797 miles
    Test number
    821956906310
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureRear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  19. Pass74,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    74,234 miles
    Test number
    474222025462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 VMC

Does L5 VMC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 VMC is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 VMC?
The MOT on L5 VMC is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 VMC done?
L5 VMC was recorded at 101,455 km at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 667 km a year.
Has L5 VMC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 VMC has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on L5 VMC 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 VMC find?
L5 VMC passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside & nearside; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive gearbox, and 2 more.

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