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Red · Petrol · 2014 · 1,242 cc

JMW 973MOT history

JMW 973 is a red petrol Fiat 500 first used on 18 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 44,130 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

JMW 973 red Fiat 500 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Fiat 500, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
44,130 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,722 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
JMW 973
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Fiat
Model
500
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
18 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

JMW 973 was last recorded at 44,130 miles on 3 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Mar 2026: 44,130 miles, lower than 73,367 miles on 19 Mar 2025.

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
73,367 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Average per year
2,722 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 44,130 miles
  • 2025 – 73,367 miles
  • 2024 – 39,162 miles
  • 2023 – 35,242 miles
  • 2022 – 33,237 miles
  • 2020 – 29,312 miles
  • 2019 – 26,954 miles
  • 2018 – 23,891 miles
  • 2017 – 19,714 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,130 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Both front tyres worn on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

14 tests since 14 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,130 miles (-29,237)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    44,130 miles
    Test number
    202504627583
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
  2. Pass73,367 miles (+31,543)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    73,367 miles
    Test number
    812997973782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail41,824 miles (+2,662)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,824 miles
    Test number
    238492205658
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass39,162 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    39,162 miles
    Test number
    570744972823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail39,161 miles (+3,919)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,161 miles
    Test number
    351557617026
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass35,242 miles (+2,005)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    35,242 miles
    Test number
    468029307056
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTemporary fuel cap fitted
  7. Pass33,237 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    33,237 miles
    Test number
    580565642861
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside front day time running not working
    • AdvisoryTemp fuel cap fitted
  8. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    473009422836
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass29,312 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    29,312 miles
    Test number
    110049182383
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
  10. Fail29,312 miles (+2,358)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,312 miles
    Test number
    144442744635
    • MajorNearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
  11. Pass26,954 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    26,954 miles
    Test number
    156158108861
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
  12. Fail26,952 miles (+3,061)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,952 miles
    Test number
    642744223422
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
  13. Pass23,891 miles (+4,177)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    23,891 miles
    Test number
    590267522930
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass19,714 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    19,714 miles
    Test number
    204861454732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about JMW 973

What vehicle is registration JMW 973 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show JMW 973 on a red petrol Fiat 500 first used on 18 Mar 2014. 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 JMW 973 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on JMW 973 is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on JMW 973?
The MOT on JMW 973 is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has JMW 973 done?
JMW 973 was recorded at 44,130 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 2,722 miles a year.
Has JMW 973 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. JMW 973 has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on JMW 973 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Mar 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on JMW 973 find?
JMW 973 passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm; offside front service brake binding but not excessively; rear coil spring corroded both, and 1 more.

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