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Fiat 500

Red · Petrol · 2013 · 1,242 cc

W18 ARJMOT history

W18 ARJ is a red petrol Fiat 500 first used on 1 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 91,965 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

W18 ARJ red Fiat 500 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Fiat 500, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Oct 2027
Mileage
91,965 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,565 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W18 ARJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
500
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
1 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W18 ARJ was last recorded at 91,965 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Aug 2023: 67,453 miles, lower than 67,492 miles on 10 Aug 2023.

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
91,965 miles · 8 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,565 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,965 miles
  • 2025 – 89,376 miles
  • 2024 – 74,640 miles
  • 2023 – 67,453 miles
  • 2022 – 61,688 miles
  • 2021 – 58,071 miles
  • 2020 – 49,920 miles
  • 2019 – 43,101 miles
  • 2018 – 33,253 miles
  • 2017 – 25,084 miles
  • 2016 – 16,585 miles
  • 2015 – 10,074 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,965 miles
  • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All belts work as intendedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox, NS input shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear axle corrodedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisorySump corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass91,965 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    91,965 miles
    Test number
    175575175933
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All belts work as intended
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox, NS input shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisorySump corroded

  2. Fail91,965 miles (+2,589)1 dangerous1 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,965 miles
    Test number
    997953320986
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65 14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All belts work as intended
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Beneath cat where is has been repaired (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn replace ASAP (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, perished and worn heavily on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox, NS input shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisorySump corroded

  3. Pass89,376 miles (+14,736)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    89,376 miles
    Test number
    788218263461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass74,640 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    74,640 miles
    Test number
    887271857898
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail74,640 miles (+7,187)2 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,640 miles
    Test number
    476856251417
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass67,453 miles (-39)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    67,453 miles
    Test number
    143750383228
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  7. Fail67,492 miles (+5,804)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,492 miles
    Test number
    694337051534
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  8. Pass61,688 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    61,688 miles
    Test number
    857816387960
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose back box (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary drive belt poor condition
    • AdvisoryEngine sump poor condition
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi poor condition

  9. Fail61,688 miles (+3,617)4 major14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,688 miles
    Test number
    339638683823
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose back box (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary drive belt poor condition
    • AdvisoryEngine sump poor condition
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi poor condition

  10. Pass58,071 miles (+8,151)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    58,071 miles
    Test number
    108870179320
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  11. Pass49,920 miles (+6,819)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    49,920 miles
    Test number
    406154965835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass43,101 miles (+9,848)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    43,101 miles
    Test number
    269561546837
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass33,253 miles (+8,169)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    33,253 miles
    Test number
    701653869829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,084 miles (+8,499)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    25,084 miles
    Test number
    871798710972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass16,585 miles (+6,511)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    16,585 miles
    Test number
    815518796792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass10,074 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    10,074 miles
    Test number
    519597993977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W18 ARJ

Does W18 ARJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W18 ARJ is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on W18 ARJ?
The MOT on W18 ARJ is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W18 ARJ done?
W18 ARJ was recorded at 91,965 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 7,565 miles a year.
Has W18 ARJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W18 ARJ has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on W18 ARJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Aug 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on W18 ARJ find?
W18 ARJ passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 8 advisories: child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all belts work as intended; nearside front upper shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside front upper shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 5 more.

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