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Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,248 cc

T123 MAYMOT history

T123 MAY is a grey diesel Fiat Idea first used on 29 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 80,725 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
80,725 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,483 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T123 MAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
Idea
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,248 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T123 MAY was last recorded at 80,725 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 525 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,200 miles · 9 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
525 miles
Average per year
2,483 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 80,725 miles
  • 2024 – 79,742 miles
  • 2022 – 79,015 miles
  • 2021 – 78,821 miles
  • 2019 – 77,596 miles
  • 2018 – 76,942 miles
  • 2017 – 76,030 miles
  • 2016 – 74,884 miles
  • 2015 – 72,190 miles
  • 2014 – 68,978 miles
  • 2013 – 64,671 miles
  • 2012 – 60,553 miles
  • 2011 – 56,432 miles
  • 2010 – 50,586 miles
  • 2009 – 44,767 miles
  • 2008 – 37,328 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,725 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust casing deterioratedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Front Gearbox mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Light under vehicle corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 30 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,725 miles (+525)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    80,725 miles
    Test number
    742784169419
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust casing deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass80,200 miles (+458)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    80,200 miles
    Test number
    868773675311
    • AdvisoryFront Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Outer casing on back box corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass79,742 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    79,742 miles
    Test number
    356872043796
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust back box outer casing corroded

  4. Fail79,742 miles (+727)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,742 miles
    Test number
    893308232350
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust back box outer casing corroded

  5. Pass79,015 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    79,015 miles
    Test number
    959213295939
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  6. Fail79,015 miles (+194)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,015 miles
    Test number
    318932596613
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  7. Pass78,821 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    78,821 miles
    Test number
    777151009650
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust casing deteriorated

  8. Pass125,986 km (+14)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    125,986 km
    Test number
    347009101674
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust casing deteriorated
    • AdvisoryLight under vehicle corrosion

  9. Fail125,972 km1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,972 km
    Test number
    231370423971
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust casing deteriorated
    • AdvisoryLight under vehicle corrosion

  10. Pass77,596 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    77,596 miles
    Test number
    203104666312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail77,596 miles (+654)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,596 miles
    Test number
    309949397731
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass76,942 miles (+912)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    76,942 miles
    Test number
    413730774411
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass76,030 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    76,030 miles
    Test number
    498148439440
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorating

  14. Fail76,027 miles (+1,143)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,027 miles
    Test number
    761348442160
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorating

  15. Pass74,884 miles (+2,694)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    74,884 miles
    Test number
    862480612465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass72,190 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    72,190 miles
    Test number
    245423345433
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteExhaust rear section corroded
    • NoteLower gearbox mount bush split
    • NoteN/s/f coil spring fouling inner arch on steering rotation

  17. Fail72,190 miles (+3,212)4 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,190 miles
    Test number
    469236535155
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust rear section corroded
    • NoteLower gearbox mount bush split
    • NoteN/s/f coil spring fouling inner arch on steering rotation

  18. Pass68,978 miles (+4,307)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2015
    Odometer
    68,978 miles
    Test number
    445502144102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass64,671 miles (+4,118)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2014
    Odometer
    64,671 miles
    Test number
    985991343193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass60,553 miles (+4,121)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2013
    Odometer
    60,553 miles
    Test number
    735912942150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,432 miles (+5,846)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    56,432 miles
    Test number
    389260241142
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlease note engine maniment light showing
    • NotePlease note n/s/r spring showing corrison

  22. Pass50,586 miles (+5,819)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2011
    Odometer
    50,586 miles
    Test number
    692064540123
    • NoteFront tyres show uneven wear across tread area
    • NoteN/s rear tyre shows uneven wear

  23. Pass44,767 miles (+7,439)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2010
    Odometer
    44,767 miles
    Test number
    611256649101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Fail37,328 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,328 miles
    Test number
    240052888483
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  25. Pass37,328 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    37,328 miles
    Test number
    411852388176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T123 MAY

Does T123 MAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T123 MAY is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T123 MAY?
The MOT on T123 MAY is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T123 MAY done?
T123 MAY was recorded at 80,725 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 2,483 miles a year.
Has T123 MAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T123 MAY has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on T123 MAY 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 T123 MAY find?
T123 MAY passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside side repeater slightly discoloured; play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear exhaust casing deteriorated, and 1 more.

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