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Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc

L6 XEGMOT history

L6 XEG is a grey petrol Fiat 500 first used on 17 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 79,623 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

L6 XEG grey Fiat 500 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Fiat 500, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
79,623 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,826 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 XEG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
500
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
17 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 XEG was last recorded at 79,623 miles on 9 Oct 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Oct 2026: 79,623 miles, lower than 79,626 miles on 8 Oct 2026.

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
79,626 miles · 8 Oct 2026
Average per year
5,826 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,623 miles
  • 2025 – 75,667 miles
  • 2024 – 72,498 miles
  • 2023 – 67,346 miles
  • 2022 – 56,913 miles
  • 2021 – 48,793 miles
  • 2020 – 43,307 miles
  • 2019 – 35,100 miles
  • 2018 – 26,248 miles
  • 2017 – 21,332 miles
  • 2016 – 19,553 miles
  • 2015 – 15,201 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,623 miles
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axel beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Brake hose slightly twisted

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 18 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,623 miles (-3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    79,623 miles
    Test number
    116484887760
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axel beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail79,626 miles (+3,959)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,626 miles
    Test number
    685795828190
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axel beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass75,667 miles (+3,169)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    75,667 miles
    Test number
    230713155850
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded n/s/f, o/s/f, n/s/r, o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake adjustment
  4. Pass72,498 miles (+5,152)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    72,498 miles
    Test number
    444503780371
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded n/s/f, o/s/f, n/s/r, o/s/r. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/f inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass67,346 miles (+10,433)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    67,346 miles
    Test number
    875637189509
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi worn
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wiper blade split at end
  6. Pass56,913 miles (+8,120)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    56,913 miles
    Test number
    161394411185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass48,793 miles (+5,486)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    48,793 miles
    Test number
    469472061423
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass43,307 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    43,307 miles
    Test number
    701953084663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail43,307 miles (+939)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,307 miles
    Test number
    392263319358
    • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
  10. Pass42,368 miles (+7,268)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    42,368 miles
    Test number
    383105690786
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  11. Pass35,100 miles (+8,852)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    35,100 miles
    Test number
    141908977608
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass26,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    26,248 miles
    Test number
    868840653716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail26,248 miles (+4,916)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,248 miles
    Test number
    882808498197
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  14. Pass21,332 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    21,332 miles
    Test number
    330812840579
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  15. Fail21,332 miles (+1,779)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,332 miles
    Test number
    297884614571
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass19,553 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    19,553 miles
    Test number
    865247144216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail19,553 miles (+4,352)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,553 miles
    Test number
    710652221624
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass15,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    15,201 miles
    Test number
    138544319497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L6 XEG

Does L6 XEG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 XEG is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L6 XEG?
The MOT on L6 XEG is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L6 XEG done?
L6 XEG was recorded at 79,623 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 5,826 miles a year.
Has L6 XEG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 XEG has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L6 XEG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Oct 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L6 XEG find?
L6 XEG passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axel beam.

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