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Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,242 cc

K40 RPMMOT history

K40 RPM is a black petrol Fiat 500 first used on 15 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 94,413 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

K40 RPM black Fiat 500 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
94,413 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,079 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 RPM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
500
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
15 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 RPM was last recorded at 94,413 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 6,838 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Aug 2019: 61,118 miles, lower than 62,847 miles on 24 Aug 2018.

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
87,575 miles · 4 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,838 miles
Average per year
5,079 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 94,413 miles
  • 2024 – 87,575 miles
  • 2023 – 82,598 miles
  • 2022 – 77,184 miles
  • 2021 – 72,608 miles
  • 2020 – 69,081 miles
  • 2019 – 61,118 miles
  • 2018 – 62,847 miles
  • 2017 – 59,736 miles
  • 2016 – 54,968 miles
  • 2015 – 51,730 miles
  • 2014 – 38,457 miles
  • 2013 – 33,486 miles
  • 2012 – 27,737 miles
  • 2011 – 20,834 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,413 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,413 miles (+6,838)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    94,413 miles
    Test number
    660078863437
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass87,575 miles (+8)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    87,575 miles
    Test number
    311842755914
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail87,567 miles (+4,969)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,567 miles
    Test number
    119767781687
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass82,598 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    82,598 miles
    Test number
    749296125012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail82,597 miles (+5,413)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,597 miles
    Test number
    755391099231
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass77,184 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    77,184 miles
    Test number
    292957795401
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail77,184 miles (+4,576)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,184 miles
    Test number
    770569999775
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass72,608 miles (+304)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    72,608 miles
    Test number
    608256277234
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust Fexi separating
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass72,304 miles (+3,223)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    72,304 miles
    Test number
    446014259458
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass69,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    69,081 miles
    Test number
    339147679739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail69,081 miles (+7,963)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,081 miles
    Test number
    519138915381
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass61,118 miles (-1,729)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    61,118 miles
    Test number
    392276803428
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  13. Pass62,847 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    62,847 miles
    Test number
    565598857673
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  14. Fail62,847 miles (+3,111)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,847 miles
    Test number
    399564887827
    • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  15. Pass59,736 miles (+1,915)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    59,736 miles
    Test number
    133263039103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,821 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    57,821 miles
    Test number
    793951223636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail57,820 miles (+2,852)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,820 miles
    Test number
    566800968516
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  18. Pass54,968 miles (+3,238)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    54,968 miles
    Test number
    347951979006
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer casing deteriorated
  19. Pass51,730 miles (+13,273)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    51,730 miles
    Test number
    126118515149
    • NoteRear exhaust box outer casing corroded
  20. Pass38,457 miles (+4,971)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    38,457 miles
    Test number
    128251794438
    • NoteEngine Breather pipe split
    • NoteNSF top strut bearing slightly noisey
    • NotePassanger air bag light illuminated on dash
    • NoteRear exhuast box in poor condition
  21. Pass33,486 miles (+5,749)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    33,486 miles
    Test number
    407897713149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,737 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    27,737 miles
    Test number
    469233932131
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Fail27,710 miles (+6,876)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,710 miles
    Test number
    276893732133
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass20,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    20,834 miles
    Test number
    709583731119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K40 RPM

Does K40 RPM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 RPM is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on K40 RPM?
The MOT on K40 RPM is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K40 RPM done?
K40 RPM was recorded at 94,413 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 5,079 miles a year.
Has K40 RPM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 RPM has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on K40 RPM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Aug 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K40 RPM find?
K40 RPM passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 2 more.

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