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Red · Petrol · 2015 · 1,242 cc

K40 MEFMOT history

K40 MEF is a red petrol Fiat 500 first used on 30 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 17,154 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

K40 MEF red Fiat 500 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Fiat 500, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
17,154 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
13
8 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,376 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 MEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
500
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
30 Sept 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 MEF was last recorded at 17,154 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 897 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
16,257 miles · 15 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
897 miles
Average per year
1,376 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 17,154 miles
  • 2025 – 16,257 miles
  • 2024 – 15,303 miles
  • 2023 – 14,532 miles
  • 2022 – 12,925 miles
  • 2021 – 11,004 miles
  • 2020 – 9,391 miles
  • 2019 – 7,546 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass17,154 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside rear road wheel slightly damaged
  • AdvisoryRear axle / coil spring carriers corroded
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp missingRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySlight corrosion on offside rear coil spring
  • AdvisorySlight lift in front strut top mounts

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 side wall damaged

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside rear tyre side wall damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Both rear coil springs corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Lift in nearside front strut top mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside rear rim slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

13 tests since 12 Aug 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass17,154 miles (+897)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    17,154 miles
    Test number
    402793528264
    • AdvisoryNearside rear road wheel slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryRear axle / coil spring carriers corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp missing
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on offside rear coil spring
    • AdvisorySlight lift in front strut top mounts

  2. Pass16,257 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    16,257 miles
    Test number
    944359735674
    • AdvisoryLift in nearside front strut top mount
    • AdvisoryNearside rear rim slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryRear axle and coil spring carriers corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp missing

  3. Fail16,257 miles (+954)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,257 miles
    Test number
    592647978137
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll wipers worn
    • AdvisoryLift in nearside front strut top mount
    • AdvisoryNearside rear rim slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryRear axle and coil spring carriers corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp missing

  4. Pass15,303 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    15,303 miles
    Test number
    488957308257
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn/corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre side wall damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre side wall damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside rear wheel slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryRear axle /coil spring carriers corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp corroded

  5. Fail15,301 miles (+769)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,301 miles
    Test number
    552912505172
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn/corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre side wall damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre side wall damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside rear wheel slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryRear axle /coil spring carriers corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp corroded

  6. Pass14,532 miles (+1,607)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    14,532 miles
    Test number
    312143669645
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear axle/spring carriers
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn/corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre side wall damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside rear wheel slightly damaged
    • AdvisorySlight lift in nearside front strut top mount

  7. Pass12,925 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    12,925 miles
    Test number
    316857621629
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded inner face
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre side wall damaged
    • AdvisorySlight lift in nearside front strut top mount

  8. Fail12,923 miles (+1,919)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,923 miles
    Test number
    184836440945
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded inner face
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre side wall damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn inner edge and side wall perished
    • AdvisorySlight lift in nearside front strut top mount

  9. Pass11,004 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    11,004 miles
    Test number
    376721543082
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn/corroded inner face
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre side wall damaged

  10. Fail11,002 miles (+1,611)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,002 miles
    Test number
    879487613557
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn/corroded inner face
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre side wall damaged

  11. Pass9,391 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    9,391 miles
    Test number
    293585410702
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded inner face
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre side wall damaged

  12. Fail9,389 miles (+1,843)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,389 miles
    Test number
    527238631429
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded inner face
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre side wall damaged

  13. Pass7,546 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    7,546 miles
    Test number
    200871136024
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension struts have slight movement in their upper bearings
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre outer wall is slightly damaged

Questions about K40 MEF

Does K40 MEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 MEF is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on K40 MEF?
The MOT on K40 MEF is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K40 MEF done?
K40 MEF was recorded at 17,154 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 1,376 miles a year.
Has K40 MEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 MEF has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on K40 MEF 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 K40 MEF find?
K40 MEF passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear road wheel slightly damaged; rear axle / coil spring carriers corroded; rear exhaust clamp missing, and 2 more.

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