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Fiat Seicento

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 1,108 cc

W228 OBJMOT history

W228 OBJ is a red petrol Fiat Seicento first used on 14 Mar 2000. Its MOT expired on 28 Apr 2026 and it has passed 13 of 25 MOT tests, with 93,330 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Apr 2026
Mileage
93,330 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2025
MOT tests
25
13 passed · 12 failed
Per year
1,897 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W228 OBJ
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
14 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

W228 OBJ was last recorded at 93,330 miles on 20 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Sept 2010: 69,721 miles, lower than 655,547 miles on 1 Oct 2009.
  • 20 Mar 2020: 93,172 miles, lower than 93,176 miles on 10 Mar 2020.
  • 20 Aug 2025: 93,330 miles, lower than 93,336 miles on 29 Apr 2025.

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
93,336 miles · 29 Apr 2025
Average per year
1,897 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 93,330 miles
  • 2020 – 93,172 miles
  • 2019 – 92,120 miles
  • 2018 – 91,778 miles
  • 2016 – 91,209 miles
  • 2015 – 89,709 miles
  • 2014 – 84,013 miles
  • 2013 – 83,999 miles
  • 2012 – 83,336 miles
  • 2010 – 69,721 miles
  • 2009 – 655,547 miles
  • 2008 – 60,902 miles
  • 2007 – 59,306 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail93,330 miles
  • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
  • MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded main brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced top of inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced top of inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mount area (both sides) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing N/S & O/S corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025

What MOT failures 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 Coil spring corroded both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s&o/s (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Front Coil spring corroded both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 14 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail93,330 miles (-6)15 major20 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,330 miles
    Test number
    639234076163
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded main brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced top of inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced top of inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mount area (both sides) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing N/S & O/S corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass93,336 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    93,336 miles
    Test number
    634216007559
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail93,333 miles (+3)9 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,333 miles
    Test number
    218413474624
    • MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail93,330 miles (+158)1 dangerous9 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,330 miles
    Test number
    992796803900
    • DangerousFront and rear shockers outer casing severely corroded both sides
    • MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass93,172 miles (-4)24 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    93,172 miles
    Test number
    326686462353
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Fail93,176 miles (+1,056)6 major24 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,176 miles
    Test number
    314235891198
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure rubber mounting (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass92,120 miles (+342)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    92,120 miles
    Test number
    376276636385
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner arches corroded but is not considered structural
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass91,778 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    91,778 miles
    Test number
    646696511985
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s&o/s inner faces (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOuter Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s&o/s (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to o/s front jacking point
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to o/s rear inner sill
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear floor around subframe
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s&o/s (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryN/s&o/s rear springs corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s front spring corroded
  9. Fail91,778 miles (+569)3 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,778 miles
    Test number
    174694895793
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureSide repeater not working n/s&o/s (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s&o/s inner faces (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOuter Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s&o/s (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to o/s front jacking point
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to o/s rear inner sill
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear floor around subframe
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s&o/s (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryN/s&o/s rear springs corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s front spring corroded
  10. Pass91,209 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    91,209 miles
    Test number
    941090923397
    • AdvisoryOuter Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s&o/s (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryUnderside of car becoming corroded
  11. Fail91,209 miles (+1,500)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,209 miles
    Test number
    777381774632
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOuter Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s&o/s (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryUnderside of car becoming corroded
  12. Pass89,709 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    89,709 miles
    Test number
    692512859380
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s&o/s outer (2.5.C.1a)
  13. Fail89,709 miles (+5,696)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,709 miles
    Test number
    894681330325
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s&o/s outer (2.5.C.1a)
  14. Pass84,013 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    84,013 miles
    Test number
    615439824125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass83,999 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    83,999 miles
    Test number
    756953643134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail83,999 miles (+663)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,999 miles
    Test number
    768102443117
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  17. Pass83,336 miles (+13)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    83,336 miles
    Test number
    398983832142
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak
  18. Fail83,323 miles (+13,602)10 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,323 miles
    Test number
    895319522114
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailurePower steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
  19. Pass69,721 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    69,721 miles
    Test number
    314708150227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front shocker has slight misting.
    • NoteSlight play in offside rear radius arm.
  20. Fail69,721 miles (-585,826)2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,721 miles
    Test number
    464798750231
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front shocker has slight misting.
    • NoteSlight play in offside rear radius arm.
  21. Pass655,547 miles (+590,000)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    655,547 miles
    Test number
    414054679255
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s/f tyre outer wall damaged
  22. Fail65,547 miles (+4,645)10 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,547 miles
    Test number
    863553479286
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s/f tyre outer wall damaged
  23. Pass60,902 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    60,902 miles
    Test number
    393273448434
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
  24. Fail60,902 miles (+1,596)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,902 miles
    Test number
    522423748229
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
  25. Pass59,306 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    59,306 miles
    Test number
    941747457295
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteN/s h/light cracked

Questions about W228 OBJ

Does W228 OBJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on W228 OBJ expired on 28 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on W228 OBJ?
The MOT on W228 OBJ expired on 28 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has W228 OBJ done?
W228 OBJ was recorded at 93,330 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2025, an average of 1,897 miles a year.
Has W228 OBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W228 OBJ has failed 12 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on W228 OBJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 3 times, first on 15 Sept 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on W228 OBJ find?
W228 OBJ failed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2025 with 15 major defects and 20 advisories: battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit; bonnet primary retaining device ineffective; central brake pipe excessively corroded main brake pipes, and 32 more.

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