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Fiat Panda

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc

S23 HCSMOT history

S23 HCS is a red petrol Fiat Panda first used on 29 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 24,016 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

S23 HCS red Fiat Panda – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Fiat Panda, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
24,016 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,633 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 HCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
Panda
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 HCS was last recorded at 24,016 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 978 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
23,038 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
978 miles
Average per year
1,633 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 24,016 miles
  • 2025 – 23,038 miles
  • 2024 – 22,083 miles
  • 2023 – 20,426 miles
  • 2022 – 18,263 miles
  • 2021 – 16,383 miles
  • 2020 – 15,708 miles
  • 2019 – 12,754 miles
  • 2018 – 10,764 miles
  • 2017 – 9,183 miles
  • 2016 – 7,869 miles
  • 2015 – 6,002 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass24,016 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Beam (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.

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 12 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass24,016 miles (+978)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    24,016 miles
    Test number
    388193492616
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass23,038 miles (+955)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    23,038 miles
    Test number
    430079506374
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass22,083 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    22,083 miles
    Test number
    201937847249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail22,083 miles (+1,657)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,083 miles
    Test number
    434136172201
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass20,426 miles (+2,163)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    20,426 miles
    Test number
    265482110937
    • AdvisoryExhuast in poor condition
  6. Pass18,263 miles (+1,880)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    18,263 miles
    Test number
    379352801026
    • AdvisoryRear Axle and suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass16,383 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    16,383 miles
    Test number
    771761553446
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))
  8. Fail16,382 miles (+674)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,382 miles
    Test number
    509741072689
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass15,708 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    15,708 miles
    Test number
    168758632060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box clamp (6.1.2 (a))
  10. Fail15,708 miles (+2,954)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,708 miles
    Test number
    366580843591
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box clamp (6.1.2 (a))
  11. Pass12,754 miles (+1,990)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    12,754 miles
    Test number
    912693068783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass10,764 miles (+1,581)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    10,764 miles
    Test number
    419217460651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass9,183 miles (+1,314)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    9,183 miles
    Test number
    183688075707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass7,869 miles (+1,867)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    7,869 miles
    Test number
    698919397959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass6,002 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    6,002 miles
    Test number
    956361175007
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about S23 HCS

Does S23 HCS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 HCS is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S23 HCS?
The MOT on S23 HCS is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S23 HCS done?
S23 HCS was recorded at 24,016 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 1,633 miles a year.
Has S23 HCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 HCS has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on S23 HCS 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 S23 HCS find?
S23 HCS passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam.

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