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Red · Petrol · 2010 · 1,242 cc

V7 PLRMOT history

V7 PLR is a red petrol Fiat 500 first used on 3 Mar 2010. Its MOT expired on 15 Jul 2026 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 95,731 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2025.

V7 PLR red Fiat 500 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Fiat 500, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 15 Jul 2026
Mileage
95,731 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2025
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,881 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V7 PLR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
500
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
3 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V7 PLR was last recorded at 95,731 miles on 16 Jul 2025, 41 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,690 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
41 miles
Average per year
6,881 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,731 miles
  • 2024 – 87,611 miles
  • 2023 – 73,965 miles
  • 2022 – 65,600 miles
  • 2021 – 65,525 miles
  • 2020 – 63,804 miles
  • 2019 – 56,676 miles
  • 2018 – 51,533 miles
  • 2017 – 37,302 miles
  • 2016 – 27,147 miles
  • 2015 – 23,656 miles
  • 2014 – 20,667 miles
  • 2013 – 10,819 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,731 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear axle covered with underseal

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both N/S and O/S.

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 26 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,731 miles (+41)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    95,731 miles
    Test number
    612765470073
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear axle covered with underseal

  2. Fail95,690 miles (+8,079)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,690 miles
    Test number
    215133495555
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass87,611 miles (+3,676)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    87,611 miles
    Test number
    974218909436
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass83,935 miles (+3)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    83,935 miles
    Test number
    950633060208
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both N/S and O/S. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail83,932 miles (+9,967)1 dangerous2 major1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,932 miles
    Test number
    226147914190
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust silencer. (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both N/S and O/S. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass73,965 miles (+59)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    73,965 miles
    Test number
    881450477004
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both N/S and O/S. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail73,906 miles (+8,306)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,906 miles
    Test number
    996454133543
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both N/S and O/S. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass65,600 miles (+75)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    65,600 miles
    Test number
    269597569271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass65,525 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    65,525 miles
    Test number
    902035039629
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail65,525 miles (+1,721)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,525 miles
    Test number
    536198180201
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass63,804 miles (+7,128)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    63,804 miles
    Test number
    296977376699
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Corrosion on rear axle.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust U clamp missing. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Slight play in rack end.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  12. Pass56,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    56,676 miles
    Test number
    286930412883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail56,676 miles (+5,143)2 dangerous2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,676 miles
    Test number
    783413244020
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush on front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush on front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  14. Pass51,533 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    51,533 miles
    Test number
    544534443433
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Fail51,533 miles (+14,231)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,533 miles
    Test number
    404754373834
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass37,302 miles (+10,155)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    37,302 miles
    Test number
    910386704732
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass27,147 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    27,147 miles
    Test number
    603173739366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail27,147 miles (+3,491)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,147 miles
    Test number
    762779332460
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  19. Pass23,656 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    23,656 miles
    Test number
    175246455139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail23,656 miles (+2,989)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,656 miles
    Test number
    828585455125
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass20,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    20,667 miles
    Test number
    908993104335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail20,667 miles (+9,848)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,667 miles
    Test number
    637013504375
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  23. Pass10,819 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    10,819 miles
    Test number
    207745003398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail10,819 miles (+300)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,819 miles
    Test number
    979895703317
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  25. Pass10,519 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    10,519 miles
    Test number
    145217753432
    • 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 V7 PLR

Does V7 PLR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V7 PLR expired on 15 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V7 PLR?
The MOT on V7 PLR expired on 15 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V7 PLR done?
V7 PLR was recorded at 95,731 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2025, an average of 6,881 miles a year.
Has V7 PLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V7 PLR has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on V7 PLR 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 V7 PLR find?
V7 PLR passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2025 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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