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White · Petrol · 2008 · 1,242 cc

L5 VRBMOT history

L5 VRB is a white petrol Fiat 500 first used on 24 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 20 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 75,151 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2026.

L5 VRB white Fiat 500 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Fiat 500, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Feb 2027
Mileage
75,151 mi
At MOT on 21 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,813 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 VRB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
500
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
24 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 VRB was last recorded at 75,151 miles on 21 Feb 2026, 2,319 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,832 miles · 5 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,319 miles
Average per year
4,813 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,151 miles
  • 2025 – 72,832 miles
  • 2024 – 70,940 miles
  • 2023 – 69,220 miles
  • 2022 – 66,328 miles
  • 2019 – 58,993 miles
  • 2018 – 56,975 miles
  • 2017 – 54,557 miles
  • 2016 – 47,929 miles
  • 2015 – 39,421 miles
  • 2014 – 31,770 miles
  • 2013 – 24,026 miles
  • 2012 – 15,111 miles
  • 2011 – 4,891 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,151 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear exhaust box corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 18 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,151 miles (+2,319)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    75,151 miles
    Test number
    489790017933
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass72,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    72,832 miles
    Test number
    366356238112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail72,832 miles (+1,892)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,832 miles
    Test number
    894452815864
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorRear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass70,940 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    70,940 miles
    Test number
    726518387197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Fail70,940 miles (+1,720)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,940 miles
    Test number
    446716473107
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Pass69,220 miles (+2,892)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    69,220 miles
    Test number
    250357060635
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass66,328 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    66,328 miles
    Test number
    149874672118
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail66,328 miles4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,328 miles
    Test number
    753012513023
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass101,378 km5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    101,378 km
    Test number
    883719067731
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass58,993 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    58,993 miles
    Test number
    887779641924
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded.
    • AdvisoryWet test.

  11. Fail58,993 miles (+2,018)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,993 miles
    Test number
    479828341572
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective cap insecure (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded.
    • AdvisoryWet test.

  12. Pass56,975 miles (+2,418)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    56,975 miles
    Test number
    743652734656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,557 miles (+6,628)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    54,557 miles
    Test number
    452605142227
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  14. Pass47,929 miles (+8,508)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    47,929 miles
    Test number
    369162437566
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  15. Pass39,421 miles (+7,651)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    39,421 miles
    Test number
    277889385108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,770 miles (+7,744)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    31,770 miles
    Test number
    816333494120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,026 miles (+8,915)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    24,026 miles
    Test number
    715883903297
    • NoteExhaust rear box starting to corrode

  18. Pass15,111 miles (+10,220)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    15,111 miles
    Test number
    716318092151
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  19. Pass4,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    4,891 miles
    Test number
    275159691454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 VRB

Does L5 VRB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 VRB is valid until 20 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 VRB?
The MOT on L5 VRB is valid until 20 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 VRB done?
L5 VRB was recorded at 75,151 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2026, an average of 4,813 miles a year.
Has L5 VRB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 VRB has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on L5 VRB 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 VRB find?
L5 VRB passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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