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Red · Petrol · 2015 · 1,242 cc

540 VYMOT history

540 VY is a red petrol Fiat 500 first used on 28 Feb 2015. Its MOT is valid until 14 Feb 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 68,416 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

540 VY red Fiat 500 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Fiat 500, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Feb 2027
Mileage
68,416 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,601 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
540 VY
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Fiat
Model
500
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
28 Feb 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

540 VY was last recorded at 68,416 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 7,657 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Jan 2019: 22,271 miles, lower than 23,242 miles on 17 Jan 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
60,759 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
7,657 miles
Average per year
5,601 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,416 miles
  • 2025 – 60,759 miles
  • 2024 – 54,288 miles
  • 2023 – 48,547 miles
  • 2022 – 44,390 miles
  • 2021 – 42,274 miles
  • 2020 – 37,026 miles
  • 2019 – 22,271 miles
  • 2018 – 23,242 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,416 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

10 tests since 17 Jan 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,416 miles (+7,657)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    68,416 miles
    Test number
    278805382597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass60,759 miles (+6,471)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    60,759 miles
    Test number
    402683985364
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  3. Pass54,288 miles (+5,741)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    54,288 miles
    Test number
    307300535497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass48,547 miles (+4,157)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    48,547 miles
    Test number
    231246469717
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flex worn (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside rear bush's. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Shocker eye bush. (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and Offside (4.4.3 (a))
  5. Pass44,390 miles (+2,116)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    44,390 miles
    Test number
    548009917030
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside front brake disc's slightly pitted and corroded inner and outer surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside outer edge's cracked and centre tread slightly worn on 3mm 185/55R15 82H. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust back box clamp broken put exhaust still supported and not blowing.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer edge started to crack and split 185/55R15 82H . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Driver's outer door handle broken on one side put you still can open on the out side of the vehicle.
  6. Pass42,274 miles (+5,248)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    42,274 miles
    Test number
    548989093762
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass37,026 miles (+14,755)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    37,026 miles
    Test number
    783559565492
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass22,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    22,271 miles
    Test number
    464203679061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail22,271 miles (-971)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,271 miles
    Test number
    472112769100
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass23,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    23,242 miles
    Test number
    545674952977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 540 VY

What vehicle is registration 540 VY currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 540 VY on a red petrol Fiat 500 first used on 28 Feb 2015. 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 540 VY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 540 VY is valid until 14 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on 540 VY?
The MOT on 540 VY is valid until 14 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 540 VY done?
540 VY was recorded at 68,416 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 5,601 miles a year.
Has 540 VY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 540 VY has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2019.
Has the mileage on 540 VY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Jan 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 540 VY find?
540 VY passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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