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Fiat Seicento

Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 1,108 cc

T478 BFJMOT history

T478 BFJ is a yellow petrol Fiat Seicento first used on 16 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 29,085 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Nov 2026
Mileage
29,085 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
1,067 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T478 BFJ
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
16 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T478 BFJ was last recorded at 29,085 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 1,036 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Mar 2009: 11,887 miles, lower than 107,802 miles on 31 Mar 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
28,049 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,036 miles
Average per year
1,067 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 29,085 miles
  • 2024 – 28,049 miles
  • 2023 – 27,090 miles
  • 2022 – 26,132 miles
  • 2021 – 25,460 miles
  • 2020 – 24,598 miles
  • 2019 – 23,028 miles
  • 2018 – 21,991 miles
  • 2017 – 20,871 miles
  • 2016 – 19,527 miles
  • 2015 – 18,863 miles
  • 2014 – 17,528 miles
  • 2013 – 15,894 miles
  • 2012 – 14,519 miles
  • 2011 – 13,867 miles
  • 2010 – 12,885 miles
  • 2009 – 11,887 miles
  • 2008 – 107,802 miles
  • 2007 – 9,365 miles
  • 2006 – 8,189 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass29,085 miles
  • AdvisoryLower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (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.

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Lower under side under sealed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

33 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass29,085 miles (+1,036)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    29,085 miles
    Test number
    989896851360
    • AdvisoryLower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass28,049 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    28,049 miles
    Test number
    761502372388
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail28,049 miles (+959)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,049 miles
    Test number
    777082182712
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass27,090 miles (+958)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    27,090 miles
    Test number
    829131263117
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all in sealer (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryLower under side covard in sealer

  5. Pass26,132 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    26,132 miles
    Test number
    718119852491
    • AdvisoryLower under side under sealed

  6. Fail26,129 miles (+669)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,129 miles
    Test number
    982977003968
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryLower under side under sealed

  7. Pass25,460 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    25,460 miles
    Test number
    736438841206
    • AdvisoryLower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower underside corroded

  8. Fail25,458 miles (+860)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,458 miles
    Test number
    952855413499
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower underside corroded

  9. Pass24,598 miles (+1,570)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    24,598 miles
    Test number
    967499306058
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass23,028 miles (+1,037)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    23,028 miles
    Test number
    717981128248
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Pass21,991 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    21,991 miles
    Test number
    691446618618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail21,991 miles (+1,120)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,991 miles
    Test number
    134728496419
    • DangerousOffside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass20,871 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    20,871 miles
    Test number
    407424516425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail20,871 miles (+1,344)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,871 miles
    Test number
    607454992565
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  15. Pass19,527 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    19,527 miles
    Test number
    439724537495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail19,527 miles (+664)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,527 miles
    Test number
    422155173765
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrakes only just within requirments

  17. Pass18,863 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    18,863 miles
    Test number
    191999407773
    • AdvisoryN/s/r & o/s/r tyres cracking

  18. Fail18,863 miles (+1,335)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,863 miles
    Test number
    970757966514
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r & o/s/r tyres cracking

  19. Pass17,528 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    17,528 miles
    Test number
    475734714167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  20. Fail17,528 miles (+1,634)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,528 miles
    Test number
    729453914110
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  21. Pass15,894 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    15,894 miles
    Test number
    816825983044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail15,893 miles (+1,374)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,893 miles
    Test number
    876954383058
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

  23. Pass14,519 miles (+652)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    14,519 miles
    Test number
    455454512115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass13,867 miles (+982)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    13,867 miles
    Test number
    575591311106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass12,885 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    12,885 miles
    Test number
    494923810194
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Fail12,873 miles (+986)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,873 miles
    Test number
    202382310489
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  27. Pass11,887 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    11,887 miles
    Test number
    364836889003
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  28. Fail11,887 miles (-95,915)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,887 miles
    Test number
    304615789007
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  29. Pass107,802 miles (+97,010)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    107,802 miles
    Test number
    471281798074
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s steering rack knocking no faults found / road tested vehicle

  30. Fail10,792 miles (+1,427)2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,792 miles
    Test number
    952258088096
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s steering rack knocking no faults found / road tested vehicle

  31. Pass9,365 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    9,365 miles
    Test number
    632454697035
    • NoteAs previous test. cert.no. 804394497059

  32. Fail9,365 miles (+1,176)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,365 miles
    Test number
    804394497059
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on outer edges
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  33. Pass8,189 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    8,189 miles
    Test number
    252970416167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T478 BFJ

Does T478 BFJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T478 BFJ is valid until 16 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T478 BFJ?
The MOT on T478 BFJ is valid until 16 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T478 BFJ done?
T478 BFJ was recorded at 29,085 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 1,067 miles a year.
Has T478 BFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T478 BFJ has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T478 BFJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Mar 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T478 BFJ find?
T478 BFJ passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: lower brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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