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White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc

V21 VHMMOT history

V21 VHM is a white petrol Fiat 500 first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 73,811 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

V21 VHM white Fiat 500 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Fiat 500, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Feb 2027
Mileage
73,811 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,263 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V21 VHM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
500
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V21 VHM was last recorded at 73,811 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 13,986 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,825 miles · 7 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
13,986 miles
Average per year
5,263 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,811 miles
  • 2025 – 59,825 miles
  • 2024 – 43,701 miles
  • 2023 – 30,857 miles
  • 2022 – 29,460 miles
  • 2021 – 27,535 miles
  • 2020 – 25,788 miles
  • 2019 – 24,779 miles
  • 2018 – 22,906 miles
  • 2017 – 20,433 miles
  • 2016 – 18,063 miles
  • 2015 – 16,491 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,811 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside handbrake performance just meets requirments

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slight cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front shock absorber top mount nut coverd in grease and n/s top mount nut

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear exhaust silencer corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 25 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,811 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    73,811 miles
    Test number
    822401639272
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake performance just meets requirments
  2. Fail73,810 miles (+13,985)3 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,810 miles
    Test number
    437528648517
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake performance just meets requirments
  3. Pass59,825 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    59,825 miles
    Test number
    245805789024
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail59,825 miles (+16,124)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,825 miles
    Test number
    230475487440
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass43,701 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    43,701 miles
    Test number
    392991875052
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Fail43,701 miles (+12,844)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,701 miles
    Test number
    830506011279
    • Repaired at testOffside Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass30,857 miles (+1,397)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    30,857 miles
    Test number
    529802022916
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass29,460 miles (+1,925)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    29,460 miles
    Test number
    329935873858
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass27,535 miles (+1,747)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    27,535 miles
    Test number
    635253120445
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded
  10. Pass25,788 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    25,788 miles
    Test number
    873151409677
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber top mount nut coverd in grease and n/s top mount nut
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axel rusty
  11. Fail25,786 miles (+1,007)4 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,786 miles
    Test number
    996050828102
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber top mount nut coverd in grease and n/s top mount nut
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axel rusty
    • AdvisoryWiper blades hitting each other
  12. Pass24,779 miles (+1,873)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    24,779 miles
    Test number
    966846745933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass22,906 miles (+2,473)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    22,906 miles
    Test number
    786557716736
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracked in between tread
  14. Pass20,433 miles (+2,370)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    20,433 miles
    Test number
    238821891992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass18,063 miles (+1,572)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    18,063 miles
    Test number
    847231070907
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass16,491 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    16,491 miles
    Test number
    118784185438
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V21 VHM

Does V21 VHM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V21 VHM is valid until 12 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V21 VHM?
The MOT on V21 VHM is valid until 12 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V21 VHM done?
V21 VHM was recorded at 73,811 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 5,263 miles a year.
Has V21 VHM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V21 VHM has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on V21 VHM 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 VHM find?
V21 VHM passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe; rear coil spring corroded both; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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