Fiat Seicento
Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 1,108 cc
S788 DHWMOT history
S788 DHW is a yellow petrol Fiat Seicento first used on 25 Feb 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 33,262 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 33,262 mi
- At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 1,192 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S788 DHW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- Seicento
- Colour
- Yellow
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,108 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 25 Feb 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S788 DHW was last recorded at 33,262 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 42 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 33,220 miles · 17 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 42 miles
- Average per year
- 1,192 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 33,262 miles
- 2025 – 28,719 miles
- 2024 – 24,243 miles
- 2023 – 21,974 miles
- 2020 – 21,763 miles
- 2019 – 20,342 miles
- 2018 – 19,360 miles
- 2017 – 18,511 miles
- 2016 – 17,398 miles
- 2015 – 16,427 miles
- 2014 – 15,538 miles
- 2013 – 14,903 miles
- 2012 – 14,718 miles
- 2011 – 14,194 miles
- 2010 – 13,937 miles
- 2009 – 13,605 miles
- 2008 – 13,411 miles
- 2007 – 11,228 miles
- 2006 – 9,994 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass33,262 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust rubbers (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Offside Headlamp aim too low
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Multiple
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Exhaust mounting defective Rubbers deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Exhaust noisy
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
27 tests since 12 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass33,262 miles (+42)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 33,262 miles
- Test number
- 950228346012
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust rubbers (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail33,220 miles (+4,501)4 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,220 miles
- Test number
- 907648873352
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust rubbers (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass28,719 miles (+5)12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 28,719 miles
- Test number
- 487705093447
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Multiple (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Rubbers deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryLower Gearbox mounting defective
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Macpherson strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension arm area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Both brake drum back plates corroded
- AdvisoryRear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All. Covered in underseal. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail28,714 miles (+4,471)5 major12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,714 miles
- Test number
- 392819784193
- MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Multiple (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Rubbers deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryLower Gearbox mounting defective
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Macpherson strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension arm area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Both brake drum back plates corroded
- AdvisoryRear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All. Covered in underseal. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass24,243 miles (+2,269)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 24,243 miles
- Test number
- 394046816274
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective All exhaust rubber mounts perished and splitting (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear suspension corroded
Pass21,974 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 21,974 miles
- Test number
- 212647645689
- AdvisoryCorrosion to O/S/R inner sill
- AdvisoryCorrosion to all 4 shock absorbers
- AdvisoryCorrosion to both rear brake back plates
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Rear section front rubber hanger (6.1.2 (a))
Fail21,974 miles (+211)5 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,974 miles
- Test number
- 455589419961
- MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower outer mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to O/S/R inner sill
- AdvisoryCorrosion to all 4 shock absorbers
- AdvisoryCorrosion to both rear brake back plates
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Rear section front rubber hanger (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass21,763 miles (+5)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 21,763 miles
- Test number
- 486531665413
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail21,758 miles (+1,416)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,758 miles
- Test number
- 898548443566
- DangerousFuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed outer door handle sticking (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass20,342 miles (+982)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 20,342 miles
- Test number
- 962693492572
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,360 miles (+849)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 19,360 miles
- Test number
- 252452143772
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,511 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 18,511 miles
- Test number
- 960787279931
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail18,511 miles (+1,113)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 18,511 miles
- Test number
- 102563013791
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
Pass17,398 miles (+971)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 17,398 miles
- Test number
- 870616123901
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,427 miles (+889)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 16,427 miles
- Test number
- 255632085026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,538 miles (+635)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 15,538 miles
- Test number
- 955114854235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,903 miles (+185)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 14,903 miles
- Test number
- 668153673203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,718 miles (+524)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 14,718 miles
- Test number
- 319086072420
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,194 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 14,194 miles
- Test number
- 927688551205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail14,194 miles (+257)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 14,194 miles
- Test number
- 928808451212
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass13,937 miles (+332)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 13,937 miles
- Test number
- 520092150235
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass13,605 miles (+194)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 13,605 miles
- Test number
- 331308359241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail13,411 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 13,411 miles
- Test number
- 220420078223
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass13,411 miles (+2,183)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 13,411 miles
- Test number
- 361220978497
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail11,228 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 11,228 miles
- Test number
- 152383967262
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass11,228 miles (+1,234)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 11,228 miles
- Test number
- 281423167231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,994 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 9,994 miles
- Test number
- 441025356224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S788 DHW
- Does S788 DHW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S788 DHW is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S788 DHW?
- The MOT on S788 DHW is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S788 DHW done?
- S788 DHW was recorded at 33,262 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 1,192 miles a year.
- Has S788 DHW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S788 DHW has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on S788 DHW 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 S788 DHW find?
- S788 DHW passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 8 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 5 more.
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