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Fiat Seicento

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 899 cc

T488 DLXMOT history

T488 DLX is a blue petrol Fiat Seicento first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Sept 2023 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 45,724 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Sept 2023
Mileage
45,724 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2022
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
959 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T488 DLX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
Seicento
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
899 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T488 DLX was last recorded at 45,724 miles on 22 Sept 2022, 800 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Aug 2015: 4,115 miles, lower than 41,111 miles on 25 Aug 2015.

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
44,924 miles · 16 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
800 miles
Average per year
959 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 45,724 miles
  • 2021 – 44,924 miles
  • 2020 – 44,155 miles
  • 2019 – 43,133 miles
  • 2018 – 42,600 miles
  • 2017 – 42,159 miles
  • 2016 – 41,591 miles
  • 2015 – 4,115 miles
  • 2014 – 40,285 miles
  • 2013 – 39,552 miles
  • 2012 – 38,618 miles
  • 2011 – 37,835 miles
  • 2010 – 36,743 miles
  • 2009 – 35,124 miles
  • 2008 – 33,595 miles
  • 2007 – 32,532 miles
  • 2006 – 30,730 miles
  • 2005 – 29,428 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,724 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,724 miles (+800)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    45,724 miles
    Test number
    355625778132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass44,924 miles (+769)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    44,924 miles
    Test number
    246237361048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass44,155 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    44,155 miles
    Test number
    180973492164
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail44,153 miles (+1,020)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,153 miles
    Test number
    886853523192
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass43,133 miles (+533)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    43,133 miles
    Test number
    141293226334
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle corroded

  6. Pass42,600 miles (+441)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    42,600 miles
    Test number
    362186375067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass42,159 miles (+568)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    42,159 miles
    Test number
    284819772750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass41,591 miles (+37,476)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    41,591 miles
    Test number
    574407100899
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  9. Pass4,115 miles (-36,996)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    4,115 miles
    Test number
    663816376589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail41,111 miles (+826)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,111 miles
    Test number
    693814883390
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Pass40,285 miles (+733)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    40,285 miles
    Test number
    979820044289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,552 miles (+934)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    39,552 miles
    Test number
    716219553201
    • NoteNearsdide rear wheel binding slightly

  13. Pass38,618 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    38,618 miles
    Test number
    778477332242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail38,618 miles (+783)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,618 miles
    Test number
    469567832280
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass37,835 miles (+1,092)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    37,835 miles
    Test number
    615588131240
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  16. Pass36,743 miles (+1,619)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    36,743 miles
    Test number
    590976750255
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass35,124 miles (+1,529)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    35,124 miles
    Test number
    771311169262
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass33,595 miles (+1,063)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    33,595 miles
    Test number
    670179538277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,532 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    32,532 miles
    Test number
    313383857414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail32,532 miles (+1,802)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,532 miles
    Test number
    281183057270
    • DangerousRear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

  21. Pass30,730 miles (+1,302)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    30,730 miles
    Test number
    360837236479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,428 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    29,428 miles
    Test number
    262737765292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail29,428 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,428 miles
    Test number
    373717865414
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Questions about T488 DLX

Does T488 DLX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T488 DLX expired on 23 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T488 DLX?
The MOT on T488 DLX expired on 23 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T488 DLX done?
T488 DLX was recorded at 45,724 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2022, an average of 959 miles a year.
Has T488 DLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T488 DLX has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on T488 DLX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Aug 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T488 DLX find?
T488 DLX passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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