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Black · Petrol · 2014 · 1,242 cc

V26 ESSMOT history

V26 ESS is a black petrol Fiat 500 first used on 28 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 48,732 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

V26 ESS black Fiat 500 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jan 2027
Mileage
48,732 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,797 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V26 ESS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
500
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
28 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V26 ESS was last recorded at 48,732 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 6,080 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
42,652 miles · 20 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,080 miles
Average per year
3,797 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,732 miles
  • 2024 – 42,652 miles
  • 2023 – 38,463 miles
  • 2022 – 35,166 miles
  • 2021 – 30,982 miles
  • 2020 – 27,020 miles
  • 2019 – 23,529 miles
  • 2018 – 22,683 miles
  • 2017 – 15,488 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,732 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 19 Apr 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,732 miles (+6,080)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    48,732 miles
    Test number
    848497915090
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  2. Pass42,652 miles (+4,189)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    42,652 miles
    Test number
    452071713750
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass38,463 miles (+3,297)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    38,463 miles
    Test number
    468365771061
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  4. Pass35,166 miles (+4,184)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    35,166 miles
    Test number
    644998152800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass30,982 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    30,982 miles
    Test number
    888513187247
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail30,982 miles (+3,962)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,982 miles
    Test number
    780187672848
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass27,020 miles (+3,491)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    27,020 miles
    Test number
    192856686096
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box too middle (6.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass23,529 miles (+846)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    23,529 miles
    Test number
    122243542023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass22,683 miles (+4,190)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    22,683 miles
    Test number
    239931830745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass18,493 miles (+3,005)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    18,493 miles
    Test number
    440688256469
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  11. Pass15,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    15,488 miles
    Test number
    542842817656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V26 ESS

Does V26 ESS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V26 ESS is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V26 ESS?
The MOT on V26 ESS is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V26 ESS done?
V26 ESS was recorded at 48,732 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 3,797 miles a year.
Has V26 ESS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V26 ESS has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on V26 ESS 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 V26 ESS find?
V26 ESS passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush.

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