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Fiat 500

Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc

T12 LYTMOT history

T12 LYT is a blue petrol Fiat 500 first used on 17 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 48,909 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
48,909 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,008 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T12 LYT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
500
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
17 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T12 LYT was last recorded at 48,909 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 5,806 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Oct 2019: 26,533 miles, lower than 27,377 miles on 25 Sept 2019.

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
43,103 miles · 11 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,806 miles
Average per year
3,008 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,909 miles
  • 2025 – 43,103 miles
  • 2024 – 39,204 miles
  • 2023 – 35,408 miles
  • 2021 – 32,908 miles
  • 2020 – 26,756 miles
  • 2019 – 26,533 miles
  • 2018 – 25,626 miles
  • 2017 – 22,551 miles
  • 2016 – 19,809 miles
  • 2015 – 16,868 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,909 miles
  • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear axle and both rear springs
  • AdvisoryOsf DRL inop

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front day time runing lamp not running

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 4 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,909 miles (+5,806)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    48,909 miles
    Test number
    472665198743
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear axle and both rear springs
    • AdvisoryOsf DRL inop
  2. Pass43,103 miles (+3,899)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    43,103 miles
    Test number
    476518319710
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass39,204 miles (+3,796)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    39,204 miles
    Test number
    516719713237
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Stabiliser bushes worn . (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass35,408 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    35,408 miles
    Test number
    213542969142
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Fail35,405 miles (+2,497)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,405 miles
    Test number
    246636663200
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation 27% (1.2.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass32,908 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    32,908 miles
    Test number
    629112669400
    • AdvisoryNearside Front day time runing lamp not running
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Fail32,904 miles (+3,158)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,904 miles
    Test number
    175125321090
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front day time runing lamp not running
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass29,746 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    29,746 miles
    Test number
    572630448302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  9. Fail29,741 miles (+2,985)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,741 miles
    Test number
    859069881785
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  10. Pass26,756 miles (+223)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    26,756 miles
    Test number
    191891597141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass26,533 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    26,533 miles
    Test number
    736423237474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail26,533 miles (-844)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,533 miles
    Test number
    625556625925
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  13. Fail27,377 miles (+1,751)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,377 miles
    Test number
    727804982733
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault only when indicator is on (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  14. Pass25,626 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    25,626 miles
    Test number
    287911177234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail25,622 miles (+3,071)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,622 miles
    Test number
    713762635952
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  16. Pass22,551 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    22,551 miles
    Test number
    885004868982
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre rubber deteriorated and cracking around outer edge of tread
  17. Fail22,548 miles (+2,739)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,548 miles
    Test number
    714777449404
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre rubber deteriorated and cracking around outer edge of tread
  18. Pass19,809 miles (+2,941)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    19,809 miles
    Test number
    660062583271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass16,868 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    16,868 miles
    Test number
    808283970003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T12 LYT

Does T12 LYT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T12 LYT is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T12 LYT?
The MOT on T12 LYT is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T12 LYT done?
T12 LYT was recorded at 48,909 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 3,008 miles a year.
Has T12 LYT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T12 LYT has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T12 LYT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Oct 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T12 LYT find?
T12 LYT passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen wiper blade defective both; corrosion to rear axle and both rear springs; osf drl inop.

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