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Blue · Petrol · 2010 · 1,242 cc

T42 TCDMOT history

T42 TCD is a blue petrol Fiat 500 first used on 4 Aug 2010. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 37,009 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2026
Mileage
37,009 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2025
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,158 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T42 TCD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
500
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
4 Aug 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T42 TCD was last recorded at 37,009 miles on 24 Oct 2025, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
37,000 miles · 23 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
2,158 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 37,009 miles
  • 2024 – 36,386 miles
  • 2023 – 35,625 miles
  • 2022 – 34,976 miles
  • 2021 – 34,159 miles
  • 2020 – 33,360 miles
  • 2019 – 32,430 miles
  • 2018 – 31,218 miles
  • 2017 – 30,358 miles
  • 2016 – 27,431 miles
  • 2015 – 23,578 miles
  • 2014 – 17,191 miles
  • 2013 – 10,614 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,009 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front exhaust clamp is corroded away and its replacement is highly recommended

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 31 Jul 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass37,009 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    37,009 miles
    Test number
    133903547663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail37,000 miles (+614)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,000 miles
    Test number
    191750167652
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear sub frame surface corrosion

  3. Pass36,386 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    36,386 miles
    Test number
    125206087401
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust clamp is corroded away and its replacement is highly recommended
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail36,384 miles (+759)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,384 miles
    Test number
    561891186685
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust clamp is corroded away and its replacement is highly recommended
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass35,625 miles (+649)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    35,625 miles
    Test number
    676343988020
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to rear beam axle

  6. Pass34,976 miles (+22)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    34,976 miles
    Test number
    842907966124
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail34,954 miles (+795)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,954 miles
    Test number
    961755751000
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass34,159 miles (+799)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    34,159 miles
    Test number
    942979480983
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrivers door handle broken

  9. Pass33,360 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    33,360 miles
    Test number
    760794250204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail33,360 miles (+930)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,360 miles
    Test number
    101496871632
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass32,430 miles (+1,212)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    32,430 miles
    Test number
    823885349666
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass31,218 miles (+860)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    31,218 miles
    Test number
    463404174942
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass30,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    30,358 miles
    Test number
    736480499897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail30,358 miles (+2,927)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,358 miles
    Test number
    548794343034
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass27,431 miles (+3,853)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    27,431 miles
    Test number
    980108027274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass23,578 miles (+6,387)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    23,578 miles
    Test number
    358365805410
    • NoteDamage to nearside front outer sill

  17. Pass17,191 miles (+6,577)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    17,191 miles
    Test number
    818486814202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass10,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    10,614 miles
    Test number
    665062513284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T42 TCD

Does T42 TCD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T42 TCD is valid until 31 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T42 TCD?
The MOT on T42 TCD is valid until 31 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T42 TCD done?
T42 TCD was recorded at 37,009 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2025, an average of 2,158 miles a year.
Has T42 TCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T42 TCD has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T42 TCD 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 T42 TCD find?
T42 TCD passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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