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Fiat Topolino

Black · Petrol · 1938 · 500 cc

EPO 285MOT history

EPO 285 is a black petrol Fiat Topolino first used on 21 Nov 1938. Its MOT expired on 31 May 2024 and it has passed 5 of 7 MOT tests, with 99,606 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 31 May 2024
Mileage
99,606 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2023
MOT tests
7
5 passed · 2 failed
Per year
37 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
EPO 285
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Fiat
Model
Topolino
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
500 cc
Year of manufacture
1938
First used
21 Nov 1938
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 May 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

EPO 285 was last recorded at 99,606 miles on 1 Jun 2023, 545 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2011.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,061 miles · 9 Feb 2011
Between the last two tests
545 miles
Average per year
37 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 99,606 miles
  • 2011 – 99,061 miles
  • 2008 – 99,038 miles
  • 2007 – 99,005 miles
  • 2006 – 98,962 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,606 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2011

Full MOT history

7 tests since 31 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,606 miles (+545)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    99,606 miles
    Test number
    597441149468
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass99,061 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    99,061 miles
    Test number
    179640641048
    • AdvisoryFront Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  3. Fail99,061 miles (+23)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,061 miles
    Test number
    875790541080
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testSteering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
    • AdvisoryFront Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  4. Pass99,038 miles (+33)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    99,038 miles
    Test number
    723765128357
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  5. Pass99,005 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    99,005 miles
    Test number
    294310037076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass98,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    98,962 miles
    Test number
    100964336095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail98,962 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,962 miles
    Test number
    614281536095
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Questions about EPO 285

What vehicle is registration EPO 285 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show EPO 285 on a black petrol Fiat Topolino first used on 21 Nov 1938. 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 EPO 285 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on EPO 285 expired on 31 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on EPO 285?
The MOT on EPO 285 expired on 31 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has EPO 285 done?
EPO 285 was recorded at 99,606 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2023, an average of 37 miles a year.
Has EPO 285 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. EPO 285 has failed 2 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2011.
Has the mileage on EPO 285 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 EPO 285 find?
EPO 285 passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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