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White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc

B5 VCMMOT history

B5 VCM is a white petrol Fiat 500 first used on 16 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 74,577 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

B5 VCM white Fiat 500 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Fiat 500, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
74,577 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,049 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B5 VCM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
500
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
16 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

B5 VCM was last recorded at 74,577 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 3,982 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,595 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,982 miles
Average per year
5,049 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,577 miles
  • 2025 – 70,595 miles
  • 2024 – 68,020 miles
  • 2023 – 62,675 miles
  • 2022 – 56,193 miles
  • 2021 – 50,650 miles
  • 2020 – 48,750 miles
  • 2019 – 45,593 miles
  • 2018 – 37,275 miles
  • 2017 – 29,334 miles
  • 2016 – 23,155 miles
  • 2015 – 19,126 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,577 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Exhaust SYSTEM CORRODED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

16 tests since 31 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,577 miles (+3,982)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    74,577 miles
    Test number
    193912769607
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass70,595 miles (+2,575)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    70,595 miles
    Test number
    219049636053
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass68,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    68,020 miles
    Test number
    357151646767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail68,020 miles (+5,345)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,020 miles
    Test number
    917612684415
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass62,675 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    62,675 miles
    Test number
    386488215544
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail62,675 miles (+6,482)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,675 miles
    Test number
    310995471032
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass56,193 miles (+5,543)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    56,193 miles
    Test number
    838803262178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Top headlamp mount broken but not insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass50,650 miles (+1,900)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    50,650 miles
    Test number
    785267858165
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive offside differential seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both of (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass48,750 miles (+3,157)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    48,750 miles
    Test number
    249055871366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass45,593 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    45,593 miles
    Test number
    301314051783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail45,591 miles (+8,316)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,591 miles
    Test number
    102163547267
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both of (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentre to rear exhaust corroded
    • AdvisorySump corroded

  12. Pass37,275 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    37,275 miles
    Test number
    578489625086
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust SYSTEM CORRODED

  13. Fail37,271 miles (+7,937)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,271 miles
    Test number
    509250706112
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)
    • AdvisoryExhaust SYSTEM CORRODED

  14. Pass29,334 miles (+6,179)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    29,334 miles
    Test number
    983211412186
    • AdvisoryFront discs pitted at inside faces
    • AdvisoryTailbox corroded slightly
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre perished

  15. Pass23,155 miles (+4,029)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    23,155 miles
    Test number
    742358931729
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryDriver's exterior door handle broken but door can still be opened

  16. Pass19,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    19,126 miles
    Test number
    428930095048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about B5 VCM

Does B5 VCM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on B5 VCM is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on B5 VCM?
The MOT on B5 VCM is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has B5 VCM done?
B5 VCM was recorded at 74,577 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 5,049 miles a year.
Has B5 VCM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B5 VCM has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on B5 VCM 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 B5 VCM find?
B5 VCM passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 4 more.

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