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Grey · Petrol · 1998 · 1,998 cc

S112 VHJMOT history

S112 VHJ is a grey petrol Fiat Coupe first used on 18 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 187,622 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
187,622 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,174 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S112 VHJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
Coupe
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
18 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S112 VHJ was last recorded at 187,622 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 2,298 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 May 2010: 61,264 miles, lower than 130,150 miles on 29 May 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,324 miles · 22 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,298 miles
Average per year
5,174 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 187,622 miles
  • 2025 – 185,324 miles
  • 2024 – 183,396 miles
  • 2023 – 182,582 miles
  • 2022 – 181,004 miles
  • 2021 – 176,546 miles
  • 2019 – 168,317 miles
  • 2017 – 162,054 miles
  • 2016 – 155,306 miles
  • 2015 – 154,282 miles
  • 2011 – 147,562 miles
  • 2010 – 139,878 miles
  • 2009 – 130,150 miles
  • 2008 – 106,788 miles
  • 2007 – 98,530 miles
  • 2006 – 84,646 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,622 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,622 miles (+2,298)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    187,622 miles
    Test number
    938934732796
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass185,324 miles (+21)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    185,324 miles
    Test number
    337987280919
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  3. Fail185,303 miles (+1,907)1 major1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,303 miles
    Test number
    643298881658
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high aim adjust to correct level. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  4. Pass183,396 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    183,396 miles
    Test number
    103608188773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail183,393 miles (+811)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,393 miles
    Test number
    352387389590
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass182,582 miles (+1,578)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    182,582 miles
    Test number
    641374263275
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass181,004 miles (+4,458)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    181,004 miles
    Test number
    118559579721
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass176,546 miles (+8,229)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    176,546 miles
    Test number
    388581460058
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass168,317 miles (+8)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    168,317 miles
    Test number
    267513717773
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail168,309 miles (+6,255)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,309 miles
    Test number
    624406356853
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass162,054 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    162,054 miles
    Test number
    120811440667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail162,054 miles (+6,748)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,054 miles
    Test number
    666998016272
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  13. Pass155,306 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    155,306 miles
    Test number
    217418799808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail155,303 miles (+1,021)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,303 miles
    Test number
    566441152260
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working All the time (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear bumper missing

  15. Pass154,282 miles (+6,720)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    154,282 miles
    Test number
    979287705141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass147,562 miles (+7,684)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2012
    Odometer
    147,562 miles
    Test number
    108726421124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass139,878 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2011
    Odometer
    139,878 miles
    Test number
    402346240144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail61,264 miles (-68,886)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,264 miles
    Test number
    121736740119
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass130,150 miles (+23,362)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    130,150 miles
    Test number
    121059649124
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edges

  20. Pass106,788 miles (+296)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    106,788 miles
    Test number
    210810058407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail106,492 miles (+7,962)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,492 miles
    Test number
    553013648137
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  22. Pass98,530 miles (+552)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    98,530 miles
    Test number
    804759647198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail97,978 miles (+13,332)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,978 miles
    Test number
    672905147106
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass84,646 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2007
    Odometer
    84,646 miles
    Test number
    491120556199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S112 VHJ

Does S112 VHJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S112 VHJ is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S112 VHJ?
The MOT on S112 VHJ is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S112 VHJ done?
S112 VHJ was recorded at 187,622 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 5,174 miles a year.
Has S112 VHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S112 VHJ has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on S112 VHJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 May 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S112 VHJ find?
S112 VHJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan; offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan.

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