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Red · Petrol · 2000 · 1,108 cc

W228 ABWMOT history

W228 ABW is a red petrol Fiat Seicento first used on 1 Mar 2000. Its MOT expired on 16 Jul 2024 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 48,529 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Jul 2024
Mileage
48,529 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2023
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,750 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W228 ABW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
Seicento
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,108 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

W228 ABW was last recorded at 48,529 miles on 17 Jul 2023, 2,960 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
45,569 miles · 3 May 2022
Between the last two tests
2,960 miles
Average per year
1,750 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 48,529 miles
  • 2022 – 45,569 miles
  • 2021 – 42,527 miles
  • 2018 – 36,248 miles
  • 2017 – 36,134 miles
  • 2016 – 35,754 miles
  • 2015 – 34,020 miles
  • 2014 – 32,598 miles
  • 2013 – 31,609 miles
  • 2012 – 30,488 miles
  • 2011 – 28,828 miles
  • 2010 – 26,812 miles
  • 2009 – 25,638 miles
  • 2008 – 22,419 miles
  • 2007 – 19,569 miles
  • 2006 – 18,086 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,529 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi split (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid join

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin almost on limit (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,529 miles (+2,960)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    48,529 miles
    Test number
    632933137885
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi split (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  2. Pass45,569 miles (+3,042)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2023
    Odometer
    45,569 miles
    Test number
    278117790369
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass42,527 miles (+6,279)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2022
    Odometer
    42,527 miles
    Test number
    180344151092
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass36,248 miles (+114)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    36,248 miles
    Test number
    307681244520
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

  5. Pass36,134 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    36,134 miles
    Test number
    959912059980
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion FWD OF REAR ARCH (6.1.B.2)

  6. Fail36,134 miles (+10)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,134 miles
    Test number
    141524512012
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion FWD OF REAR ARCH (6.1.B.2)

  7. Fail36,124 miles (+370)1 dangerous4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,124 miles
    Test number
    866342050282
    • DangerousNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureStop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  8. Pass35,754 miles (+27)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    35,754 miles
    Test number
    546487630049
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid join (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin almost on limit (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit almost on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror missing
    • AdvisoryRear wiper missing

  9. Fail35,727 miles (+1,707)1 dangerous3 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,727 miles
    Test number
    537242157675
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureStop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid join (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin almost on limit (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit almost on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror missing
    • AdvisoryRear wiper missing

  10. Pass34,020 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    34,020 miles
    Test number
    916447535066
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside front tyre perished

  11. Fail34,020 miles (+1,422)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,020 miles
    Test number
    949877835024
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside front tyre perished

  12. Pass32,598 miles (+989)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    32,598 miles
    Test number
    917112944075
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass31,609 miles (+1,121)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    31,609 miles
    Test number
    457876743036
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass30,488 miles (+1,660)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    30,488 miles
    Test number
    376493732048
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass28,828 miles (+2,016)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    28,828 miles
    Test number
    985264331009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass26,812 miles (+1,174)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    26,812 miles
    Test number
    363871950079
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  17. Pass25,638 miles (+3,219)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    25,638 miles
    Test number
    672369949065
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass22,419 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    22,419 miles
    Test number
    361567648028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail22,419 miles (+2,850)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,419 miles
    Test number
    451157648050
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass19,569 miles (+1,483)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    19,569 miles
    Test number
    190085847493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,086 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    18,086 miles
    Test number
    824043856040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail18,086 miles1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,086 miles
    Test number
    884763456061
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNote bront brakes slight binding.

Questions about W228 ABW

Does W228 ABW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on W228 ABW expired on 16 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on W228 ABW?
The MOT on W228 ABW expired on 16 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has W228 ABW done?
W228 ABW was recorded at 48,529 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2023, an average of 1,750 miles a year.
Has W228 ABW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W228 ABW has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2017.
Has the mileage on W228 ABW 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 W228 ABW find?
W228 ABW passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2023 with 3 advisories: central front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi split; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding; oil leak.

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