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White · Petrol · 2009 · 1,242 cc

XMO 273MOT history

XMO 273 is a white petrol Fiat 500 first used on 30 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 117,765 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

XMO 273 white Fiat 500 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Fiat 500, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
117,765 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,002 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
XMO 273
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Fiat
Model
500
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

XMO 273 was last recorded at 117,765 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Oct 2012: 51,253 miles, lower than 51,296 miles on 29 Sept 2012.

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
117,754 miles · 9 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
5,002 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,765 miles
  • 2025 – 115,048 miles
  • 2024 – 113,348 miles
  • 2023 – 109,294 miles
  • 2021 – 104,909 miles
  • 2020 – 101,670 miles
  • 2019 – 95,640 miles
  • 2018 – 89,276 miles
  • 2017 – 87,788 miles
  • 2016 – 85,914 miles
  • 2015 – 83,356 miles
  • 2014 – 78,342 miles
  • 2013 – 65,057 miles
  • 2012 – 51,253 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,765 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBOTH headlamps misting overRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion apparent BOTH rear coil spring mounts axle cupsRecorded 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.

  • Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Corrosion rear axle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 29 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,765 miles (+11)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    117,765 miles
    Test number
    793433168954
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBOTH headlamps misting over
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion apparent BOTH rear coil spring mounts axle cups

  2. Fail117,754 miles (+2,706)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,754 miles
    Test number
    722559936765
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to severity of exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases possibly at front flexible section and or rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing fuel cap badly damaged (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBOTH headlamps misting over
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion apparent BOTH rear coil spring mounts axle cups

  3. Pass115,048 miles (+1,700)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    115,048 miles
    Test number
    875839705703
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner tyre wearing inner edge of tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tyre wearing inner of tread very heavily - almost to cord showing -
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion rear axle lower spring seats and axle mounts to body

  4. Pass113,348 miles (+4,054)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    113,348 miles
    Test number
    970393595352
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass109,294 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    109,294 miles
    Test number
    764360308294
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail109,294 miles (+4,385)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,294 miles
    Test number
    646960690033
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass104,909 miles (+3,045)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    104,909 miles
    Test number
    606977676468
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass101,864 miles (+194)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    101,864 miles
    Test number
    503413428215
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated

  9. Fail101,670 miles (+6,030)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,670 miles
    Test number
    909586469239
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass95,640 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    95,640 miles
    Test number
    624168793231
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion rear axle

  11. Fail95,631 miles (+6,355)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,631 miles
    Test number
    687561186354
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion rear axle
    • AdvisoryRear back plates damp

  12. Pass89,276 miles (+1,488)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    89,276 miles
    Test number
    333162224781
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass87,788 miles (+1,874)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    87,788 miles
    Test number
    197108519560
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass85,914 miles (+2,558)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    85,914 miles
    Test number
    573517964977
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass83,356 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    83,356 miles
    Test number
    430182341901
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail83,356 miles (+5,014)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,356 miles
    Test number
    845472300070
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass78,342 miles (+13,285)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    78,342 miles
    Test number
    679376864273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,057 miles (+13,804)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    65,057 miles
    Test number
    929014063271
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFuel light on dashboard

  19. Pass51,253 miles (-43)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    51,253 miles
    Test number
    748325772252
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Fail51,296 miles2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,296 miles
    Test number
    339113872409
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about XMO 273

What vehicle is registration XMO 273 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show XMO 273 on a white petrol Fiat 500 first used on 30 Sept 2009. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does XMO 273 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on XMO 273 is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on XMO 273?
The MOT on XMO 273 is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has XMO 273 done?
XMO 273 was recorded at 117,765 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 5,002 miles a year.
Has XMO 273 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. XMO 273 has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on XMO 273 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Oct 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on XMO 273 find?
XMO 273 passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; both headlamps misting over; heavy corrosion apparent both rear coil spring mounts axle cups.

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