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Fiat 500

Yellow · Petrol · 2013 · 1,242 cc

X48 ETHMOT history

X48 ETH is a yellow petrol Fiat 500 first used on 29 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 56,140 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.

X48 ETH yellow Fiat 500 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2026
Mileage
56,140 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,655 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X48 ETH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
500
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
29 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X48 ETH was last recorded at 56,140 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 2,383 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
53,757 miles · 29 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,383 miles
Average per year
4,655 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 56,140 miles
  • 2024 – 53,757 miles
  • 2023 – 50,250 miles
  • 2022 – 48,863 miles
  • 2021 – 44,933 miles
  • 2020 – 41,009 miles
  • 2019 – 33,464 miles
  • 2018 – 23,655 miles
  • 2017 – 18,154 miles
  • 2016 – 14,195 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,140 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer door handle damaged but still functions
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Handbrake cable deteriorating
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Handbrake cable deteriorating

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.

  • Exhaust front flexy joint deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

12 tests since 26 Oct 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,140 miles (+2,383)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    56,140 miles
    Test number
    999650479231
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer door handle damaged but still functions
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Handbrake cable deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Handbrake cable deteriorating
  2. Pass53,757 miles (+3,507)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    53,757 miles
    Test number
    977828849581
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Hand brake cable starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Hand brake cable starting to deteriorate
  3. Pass50,250 miles (+1,387)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    50,250 miles
    Test number
    538412689703
    • AdvisoryExhaust front flexy joint deteriorated
  4. Pass48,863 miles (+3,930)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    48,863 miles
    Test number
    398698827792
    • AdvisoryExhaust front flexy joint deteriorated
  5. Pass44,933 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    44,933 miles
    Test number
    103968504523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail44,933 miles (+3,924)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,933 miles
    Test number
    409511866482
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass41,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    41,009 miles
    Test number
    715330690330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail41,007 miles (+7,543)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,007 miles
    Test number
    708433691713
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass33,464 miles (+9,809)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    33,464 miles
    Test number
    636062665048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass23,655 miles (+5,501)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    23,655 miles
    Test number
    717898268965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass18,154 miles (+3,959)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    18,154 miles
    Test number
    220416024577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass14,195 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    14,195 miles
    Test number
    702167788477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X48 ETH

Does X48 ETH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X48 ETH is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on X48 ETH?
The MOT on X48 ETH is valid until 29 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X48 ETH done?
X48 ETH was recorded at 56,140 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 4,655 miles a year.
Has X48 ETH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X48 ETH has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on X48 ETH 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 X48 ETH find?
X48 ETH passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with 6 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front outer door handle damaged but still functions; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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