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Fiat 500 L

Blue · Petrol · 2011 · 875 cc

VRL 698MOT history

VRL 698 is a blue petrol Fiat 500 L first used on 31 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 3 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 92,614 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

VRL 698 blue Fiat 500 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Fiat 500, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Apr 2027
Mileage
92,614 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,290 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VRL 698
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Fiat
Model
500 L
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
875 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

VRL 698 was last recorded at 92,614 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,596 miles · 26 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
6,290 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,614 miles
  • 2025 – 86,640 miles
  • 2024 – 80,947 miles
  • 2023 – 74,710 miles
  • 2022 – 68,981 miles
  • 2021 – 63,345 miles
  • 2020 – 58,825 miles
  • 2019 – 51,287 miles
  • 2018 – 43,763 miles
  • 2017 – 37,365 miles
  • 2016 – 31,218 miles
  • 2015 – 24,363 miles
  • 2014 – 17,136 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,614 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear axle rusting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 1 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,614 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    92,614 miles
    Test number
    734254800296
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail92,596 miles (+5,956)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,596 miles
    Test number
    786337295501
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass86,640 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    86,640 miles
    Test number
    590379204788
    • AdvisoryRear axle rusting

  4. Fail86,640 miles (+5,693)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,640 miles
    Test number
    113534100222
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle rusting

  5. Pass80,947 miles (+6,237)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    80,947 miles
    Test number
    890881876658
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass74,710 miles (+30)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    74,710 miles
    Test number
    777652407199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail74,680 miles (+5,699)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,680 miles
    Test number
    417385425467
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass68,981 miles (+5,636)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    68,981 miles
    Test number
    387824668288
    • AdvisoryFront Lower windscreen has small chip
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass63,345 miles (+4,520)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    63,345 miles
    Test number
    763994681225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass58,825 miles (+26)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    58,825 miles
    Test number
    798491337166
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail58,799 miles (+7,512)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,799 miles
    Test number
    532776449319
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass51,287 miles (+7,524)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    51,287 miles
    Test number
    174198540254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,763 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    43,763 miles
    Test number
    233267347559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail43,763 miles (+6,398)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,763 miles
    Test number
    770555098648
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass37,365 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    37,365 miles
    Test number
    206552851273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail37,365 miles (+6,147)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,365 miles
    Test number
    943944851032
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  17. Pass31,218 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    31,218 miles
    Test number
    189006178446
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  18. Fail31,210 miles (+6,847)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,210 miles
    Test number
    859478958544
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass24,363 miles (+7,227)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    24,363 miles
    Test number
    798722285062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,136 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    17,136 miles
    Test number
    276211794009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about VRL 698

What vehicle is registration VRL 698 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VRL 698 on a blue petrol Fiat 500 L first used on 31 Mar 2011. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does VRL 698 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VRL 698 is valid until 3 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on VRL 698?
The MOT on VRL 698 is valid until 3 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VRL 698 done?
VRL 698 was recorded at 92,614 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 6,290 miles a year.
Has VRL 698 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VRL 698 has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on VRL 698 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 VRL 698 find?
VRL 698 passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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