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Black · Petrol · 1993 · 1,995 cc

L42 SWSMOT history

L42 SWS is a black petrol Fiat Tipo first used on 1 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 23 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 87,428 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 May 2027
Mileage
87,428 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,190 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L42 SWS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
Tipo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L42 SWS was last recorded at 87,428 miles on 8 May 2026, 520 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,908 miles · 13 May 2025
Between the last two tests
520 miles
Average per year
1,190 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,428 miles
  • 2025 – 86,908 miles
  • 2024 – 86,646 miles
  • 2020 – 86,523 miles
  • 2019 – 86,418 miles
  • 2018 – 86,200 miles
  • 2017 – 85,816 miles
  • 2015 – 83,957 miles
  • 2014 – 77,590 miles
  • 2013 – 70,009 miles
  • 2007 – 63,773 miles
  • 2005 – 63,127 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,428 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake back plate corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake back plate missingRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderside has old welded repairs covered with protective coatingRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 brake back plate corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 5 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,428 miles (+520)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2027
    Odometer
    87,428 miles
    Test number
    998729758367
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake back plate corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake back plate missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside has old welded repairs covered with protective coating

  2. Pass86,908 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2026
    Odometer
    86,908 miles
    Test number
    499586591488
    • AdvisoryNearside brake back plate corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake back plate missing
    • AdvisoryUnderside has old welded repairs covered with protective coating

  3. Fail86,908 miles (+262)3 major2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,908 miles
    Test number
    412428284027
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside brake back plate corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake back plate missing
    • AdvisoryUnderside has old welded repairs covered with protective coating

  4. Pass86,646 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    86,646 miles
    Test number
    266054934476
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail86,646 miles (+123)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,646 miles
    Test number
    498280841091
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass86,523 miles (+105)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    86,523 miles
    Test number
    164869584779
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass86,418 miles (+218)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    86,418 miles
    Test number
    802776819679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass86,200 miles (+384)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    86,200 miles
    Test number
    509076309704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass85,816 miles (+1,859)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    85,816 miles
    Test number
    688738872100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass83,957 miles (+6,367)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    83,957 miles
    Test number
    870124044677
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexi (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion underside of vehicle corroded (6.1.A.1)

  11. Pass77,590 miles (+7,581)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    77,590 miles
    Test number
    795823254371
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass70,009 miles (+6,236)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    70,009 miles
    Test number
    485408733321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,773 miles (+646)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    63,773 miles
    Test number
    273815247445
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass63,127 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    63,127 miles
    Test number
    463619035379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L42 SWS

Does L42 SWS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L42 SWS is valid until 23 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L42 SWS?
The MOT on L42 SWS is valid until 23 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L42 SWS done?
L42 SWS was recorded at 87,428 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 1,190 miles a year.
Has L42 SWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L42 SWS has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2025.
Has the mileage on L42 SWS 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 L42 SWS find?
L42 SWS passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear brake back plate corroded; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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