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Fiat 127

White and Green · Diesel · 1996 · 1,900 cc

N453 LBVMOT history

N453 LBV is a white and green diesel Fiat 127 first used on 17 Apr 1996. Its MOT expired on 20 Jul 2025 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 77,407 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Jul 2025
Mileage
77,407 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2024
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,665 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N453 LBV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
127
Colour
White and Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
17 Apr 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

N453 LBV was last recorded at 77,407 miles on 18 Jul 2024, 1,119 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,288 miles · 21 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
1,119 miles
Average per year
2,665 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 77,407 miles
  • 2023 – 76,288 miles
  • 2022 – 76,274 miles
  • 2021 – 73,683 miles
  • 2020 – 68,891 miles
  • 2019 – 67,002 miles
  • 2018 – 61,340 miles
  • 2017 – 56,512 miles
  • 2016 – 53,924 miles
  • 2015 – 49,657 miles
  • 2014 – 48,640 miles
  • 2013 – 48,257 miles
  • 2012 – 46,299 miles
  • 2011 – 42,501 miles
  • 2010 – 40,454 miles
  • 2009 – 36,495 miles
  • 2007 – 30,360 miles
  • 2006 – 29,044 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,407 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear bumper damaged
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Coil spring corroded both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,407 miles (+1,119)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    77,407 miles
    Test number
    857322880506
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass76,288 miles (+5)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    76,288 miles
    Test number
    397785244366
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail76,283 miles (+9)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,283 miles
    Test number
    232939034977
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail76,274 miles (+2,591)1 dangerous5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,274 miles
    Test number
    426524524208
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/70/15c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass73,683 miles (+4,792)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    73,683 miles
    Test number
    342008817896
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass68,891 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    68,891 miles
    Test number
    887993431905
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reverve light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail68,891 miles (+1,889)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,891 miles
    Test number
    709126016534
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reverve light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass67,002 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    67,002 miles
    Test number
    675106072626
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryReverse Lights Not Working

  9. Fail67,002 miles (+5,662)1 dangerous2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,002 miles
    Test number
    657882806002
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryReverse Lights Not Working

  10. Pass61,340 miles (+4,828)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    61,340 miles
    Test number
    331205036669
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass56,512 miles (+2,588)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    56,512 miles
    Test number
    539317800619
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass53,924 miles (+4,267)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    53,924 miles
    Test number
    726498117911
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass49,657 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    49,657 miles
    Test number
    175854155115
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres are showing signs of age
    • NoteCommercial tyres fitted to rear of vehicle & standard tyres on front

  14. Fail49,637 miles (+997)1 failure7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,637 miles
    Test number
    555124755179
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front tyres are showing signs of age
    • NoteCommercial tyres fitted to rear of vehicle & standard tyres on front

  15. Pass48,640 miles (+383)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    48,640 miles
    Test number
    588868054192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,257 miles (+1,958)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2014
    Odometer
    48,257 miles
    Test number
    217278533169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,299 miles (+3,798)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2013
    Odometer
    46,299 miles
    Test number
    786013332120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,501 miles (+2,047)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    42,501 miles
    Test number
    747026041142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,454 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    40,454 miles
    Test number
    493773130146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail40,454 miles (+3,959)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,454 miles
    Test number
    174532030175
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass36,495 miles (+6,135)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2010
    Odometer
    36,495 miles
    Test number
    292413339103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,360 miles (+1,316)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    30,360 miles
    Test number
    763247157167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre starting to perish on sidewalls

  23. Pass29,044 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    29,044 miles
    Test number
    874665746168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Questions about N453 LBV

Does N453 LBV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on N453 LBV expired on 20 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on N453 LBV?
The MOT on N453 LBV expired on 20 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has N453 LBV done?
N453 LBV was recorded at 77,407 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2024, an average of 2,665 miles a year.
Has N453 LBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N453 LBV has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on N453 LBV 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 N453 LBV find?
N453 LBV passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2024 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 4 more.

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