Fiat 500
Blue · Petrol · 2013 · 1,242 cc
T121 MELMOT history
T121 MEL is a blue petrol Fiat 500 first used on 25 Jul 2013. Its MOT is valid until 19 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 36,334 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 36,334 mi
- At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 11 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 2,600 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T121 MEL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- 500
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,242 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 25 Jul 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T121 MEL was last recorded at 36,334 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 132 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 36,202 miles · 11 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 132 miles
- Average per year
- 2,600 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 36,334 miles
- 2025 – 36,202 miles
- 2024 – 35,534 miles
- 2023 – 33,705 miles
- 2022 – 32,330 miles
- 2021 – 30,879 miles
- 2020 – 30,823 miles
- 2019 – 27,790 miles
- 2018 – 20,297 miles
- 2017 – 14,500 miles
- 2016 – 10,420 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass36,334 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust deterioratedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
12 tests since 20 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass36,334 miles (+132)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 36,334 miles
- Test number
- 268349674498
- AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass36,202 miles (+668)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 36,202 miles
- Test number
- 870170617674
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass35,534 miles (+11)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 35,534 miles
- Test number
- 171470146874
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail35,523 miles (+1,818)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,523 miles
- Test number
- 155403235259
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass33,705 miles (+1,375)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 33,705 miles
- Test number
- 665961857407
- AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass32,330 miles (+1,451)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 32,330 miles
- Test number
- 450338914678
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass30,879 miles (+56)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 30,879 miles
- Test number
- 282406790444
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass30,823 miles (+3,033)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 30,823 miles
- Test number
- 615924986466
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass27,790 miles (+7,493)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 27,790 miles
- Test number
- 338217892580
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass20,297 miles (+5,797)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 20,297 miles
- Test number
- 513952296222
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass14,500 miles (+4,080)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 14,500 miles
- Test number
- 425133971272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,420 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 10,420 miles
- Test number
- 765195572427
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T121 MEL
- Does T121 MEL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T121 MEL is valid until 19 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T121 MEL?
- The MOT on T121 MEL is valid until 19 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T121 MEL done?
- T121 MEL was recorded at 36,334 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 2,600 miles a year.
- Has T121 MEL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T121 MEL has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on T121 MEL 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 T121 MEL find?
- T121 MEL passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: exhaust deteriorated; nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear upper shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 2 more.
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