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White · Diesel · 2008 · 1,248 cc

V21 GSMMOT history

V21 GSM is a white diesel Fiat 500 first used on 14 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 115,984 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

V21 GSM white Fiat 500 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Fiat 500, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Sept 2027
Mileage
115,984 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,111 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V21 GSM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
500
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,248 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
14 Oct 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V21 GSM was last recorded at 115,984 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 4,744 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,240 miles · 3 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,744 miles
Average per year
6,111 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,984 miles
  • 2025 – 111,240 miles
  • 2024 – 106,077 miles
  • 2023 – 101,164 miles
  • 2022 – 97,134 miles
  • 2021 – 92,043 miles
  • 2020 – 89,566 miles
  • 2019 – 83,403 miles
  • 2018 – 76,085 miles
  • 2017 – 69,760 miles
  • 2016 – 62,779 miles
  • 2015 – 54,058 miles
  • 2014 – 47,646 miles
  • 2013 – 40,122 miles
  • 2012 – 31,615 miles
  • 2011 – 24,431 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,984 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Unable to open tail gate from out side.
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake outer cable deteriorated.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake outer cable deteriorated.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,984 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    115,984 miles
    Test number
    851628028776
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Unable to open tail gate from out side.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail115,984 miles (+4,744)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,984 miles
    Test number
    782307555015
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Unable to open tail gate from out side.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass111,240 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    111,240 miles
    Test number
    312057464400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail111,240 miles (+5,163)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,240 miles
    Test number
    810573945620
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass106,077 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    106,077 miles
    Test number
    436217924428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail106,077 miles (+4,913)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,077 miles
    Test number
    864810647154
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass101,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    101,164 miles
    Test number
    183637504199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail101,164 miles (+4,030)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,164 miles
    Test number
    978772283986
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass97,134 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    97,134 miles
    Test number
    222612158919
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake outer cable deteriorated. (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake outer cable deteriorated. (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail97,133 miles (+5,090)5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,133 miles
    Test number
    975486966888
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexible section leaking. (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer clamp missing.
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake outer cable deteriorated. (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake outer cable deteriorated. (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass92,043 miles (+2,477)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    92,043 miles
    Test number
    571435167092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass89,566 miles (+6,163)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    89,566 miles
    Test number
    628444779906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass83,403 miles (+7,318)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    83,403 miles
    Test number
    765541730277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass76,085 miles (+6,325)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    76,085 miles
    Test number
    307266399926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass69,760 miles (+6,981)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    69,760 miles
    Test number
    879577405909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,779 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    62,779 miles
    Test number
    436679767621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail62,776 miles (+8,718)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,776 miles
    Test number
    151468641747
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass54,058 miles (+6,412)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    54,058 miles
    Test number
    204705874984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,646 miles (+7,524)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    47,646 miles
    Test number
    419904034288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,122 miles (+8,507)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    40,122 miles
    Test number
    199038843247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,615 miles (+7,184)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    31,615 miles
    Test number
    716871942252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    24,431 miles
    Test number
    895312751232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V21 GSM

Does V21 GSM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V21 GSM is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V21 GSM?
The MOT on V21 GSM is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V21 GSM done?
V21 GSM was recorded at 115,984 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 6,111 miles a year.
Has V21 GSM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V21 GSM has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on V21 GSM 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 V21 GSM find?
V21 GSM passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: central rear unable to open tail gate from out side.; nearside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front oil leak, but not excessive.

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