
Fiat Coupe
Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,998 cc
X785 MESMOT history
X785 MES is a blue petrol Fiat Coupe first used on 31 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 29 Mar 2024 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 149,603 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 29 Mar 2024
- Mileage
- 149,603 mi
- At MOT on 30 Mar 2023
- MOT tests
- 26
- 16 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 6,051 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X785 MES
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- Coupe
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 31 Dec 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 29 Mar 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Mar 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
X785 MES was last recorded at 149,603 miles on 30 Mar 2023, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 149,590 miles · 3 Mar 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 13 miles
- Average per year
- 6,051 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 149,603 miles
- 2021 – 148,951 miles
- 2020 – 146,481 miles
- 2019 – 144,249 miles
- 2018 – 141,627 miles
- 2017 – 137,161 miles
- 2016 – 126,929 miles
- 2015 – 118,683 miles
- 2014 – 111,480 miles
- 2013 – 111,251 miles
- 2012 – 103,785 miles
- 2011 – 96,165 miles
- 2010 – 87,310 miles
- 2009 – 78,411 miles
- 2008 – 70,333 miles
- 2007 – 60,121 miles
- 2006 – 49,959 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front sill meets floor damaged,front cross beam corroded,
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine, (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule inner & outer both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2012
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2012
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2017
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2017
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014
Full MOT history
26 tests since 10 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass149,603 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 149,603 miles
- Test number
- 736872958210
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front sill meets floor damaged,front cross beam corroded,
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine, (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule inner & outer both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fail149,603 miles (+13)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,603 miles
- Test number
- 571490741286
- Repaired at testHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front sill meets floor damaged,front cross beam corroded,
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine, (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule inner & outer both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fail149,590 miles (+639)6 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,590 miles
- Test number
- 410253981678
- MajorFront Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides, (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front sill damaged,
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine, (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule inner & outer both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront cross beam corroded,
Pass148,951 miles (+4)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 148,951 miles
- Test number
- 699167561451
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail148,947 miles (+42)13 major3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,947 miles
- Test number
- 323175905322
- MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail148,905 miles (+2,424)9 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,905 miles
- Test number
- 726544752138
- MajorCentral Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID kit fitted (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorCentral Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced both flickering when on (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorCentral Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired linkage not connected to axle (1.1.17 (a))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced very dim (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer small hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch sill section (hole) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass146,481 miles (+9)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 146,481 miles
- Test number
- 830050717867
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill front of arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r & o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail146,472 miles (+2,223)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,472 miles
- Test number
- 524604309513
- MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill front of arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s/r & o/s/r (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r & o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass144,249 miles (+2,622)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 144,249 miles
- Test number
- 580955181338
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass141,627 miles (+4,466)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 141,627 miles
- Test number
- 433030286036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,161 miles (+10,232)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 137,161 miles
- Test number
- 936651780074
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe x2 comming out of brake compensator (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened brake compensator (3.6.A.2b)
Pass126,929 miles (+8,246)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 126,929 miles
- Test number
- 721232638839
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre out of shape.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pipe corroded.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear nail in tyre.
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass118,683 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 118,683 miles
- Test number
- 369307005098
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail118,682 miles (+7,202)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,682 miles
- Test number
- 615537105074
- FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass111,480 miles (+229)8 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 111,480 miles
- Test number
- 198789804499
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryInner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteOil around g/box area
Fail111,251 miles (+7,466)4 failures7 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,251 miles
- Test number
- 397345053399
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryInner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil around g/box area
Pass103,785 miles3 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 103,785 miles
- Test number
- 586153252386
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteAir bag light on
- NoteFlutuation on offside front brake
- NoteFront screem chipped
- NoteNearside outer cv boot cracking
- NoteOffside outer cv boot cracking
- NoteRear brake pipes corroded
Fail103,785 miles (+7,620)2 failures5 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,785 miles
- Test number
- 699148642399
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailurePower steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteAir bag light on
- NoteFlutuation on offside front brake
- NoteFront screem chipped
- NoteNearside outer cv boot cracking
- NoteOffside outer cv boot cracking
- NoteRear brake pipes corroded
Pass96,165 miles (+8,855)5 advisories9 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 96,165 miles
- Test number
- 889883151322
- AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
- NoteAirbag light is on
- NoteAux belt cracking
- NoteFront discs slightly worn
- NoteNsr body damaged
- NoteOil level low
- NoteTemp gauge faulty
- NoteWashers slightly off line
Pass87,310 miles (+278)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 87,310 miles
- Test number
- 402980550434
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteFront to rear metal brake pipe next to fuel tank corroded
- NoteO/s rear brake disc badly corroded and pitted
Fail87,032 miles (+8,621)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,032 miles
- Test number
- 483718030431
- FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteFront to rear metal brake pipe next to fuel tank corroded
- NoteO/s rear brake disc badly corroded and pitted
Pass78,411 miles (+8,078)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 78,411 miles
- Test number
- 232448629356
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteExhaust rear box tail pipe broken
- NoteO/s/f steering rack slightly oil leak
Pass70,333 miles (+10,212)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 70,333 miles
- Test number
- 813227828355
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,121 miles (+10,162)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 60,121 miles
- Test number
- 974894687244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,959 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 49,959 miles
- Test number
- 261616786281
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail49,957 miles2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,957 miles
- Test number
- 361653786245
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Questions about X785 MES
- Does X785 MES currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X785 MES expired on 29 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X785 MES?
- The MOT on X785 MES expired on 29 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X785 MES done?
- X785 MES was recorded at 149,603 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2023, an average of 6,051 miles a year.
- Has X785 MES ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X785 MES has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2023.
- Has the mileage on X785 MES 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 X785 MES find?
- X785 MES passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2023 with 4 advisories: offside front power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded; offside front sill meets floor damaged,front cross beam corroded,; oil leak, but not excessive engine,, and 1 more.
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