Fiat 500
Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,242 cc
C8 MEUMOT history
C8 MEU is a blue petrol Fiat 500 first used on 7 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 129,227 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 May 2027
- Mileage
- 129,227 mi
- At MOT on 13 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 14 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 7,331 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C8 MEU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- 500
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,242 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 7 Dec 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
C8 MEU was last recorded at 129,227 miles on 13 May 2026, 2,805 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 126,422 miles · 19 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,805 miles
- Average per year
- 7,331 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 129,227 miles
- 2025 – 126,422 miles
- 2024 – 113,520 miles
- 2023 – 110,669 miles
- 2022 – 107,368 miles
- 2021 – 99,509 miles
- 2020 – 97,716 miles
- 2019 – 92,843 miles
- 2017 – 89,172 miles
- 2016 – 82,331 miles
- 2015 – 75,538 miles
- 2014 – 68,958 miles
- 2013 – 46,318 miles
- 2012 – 30,699 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass129,227 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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 Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded.
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
23 tests since 3 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass129,227 miles (+2,805)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2027
- Odometer
- 129,227 miles
- Test number
- 353159423807
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass126,422 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2026
- Odometer
- 126,422 miles
- Test number
- 301423393761
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavy (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail126,422 miles (+12,902)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,422 miles
- Test number
- 256962359298
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle No door handle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavy (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass113,520 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2025
- Odometer
- 113,520 miles
- Test number
- 297202999191
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail113,518 miles (+2,849)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,518 miles
- Test number
- 128200460937
- MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass110,669 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 110,669 miles
- Test number
- 800758889030
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail110,653 miles (+23)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,653 miles
- Test number
- 348481202525
- MajorOffside Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail110,630 miles (+3,262)3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,630 miles
- Test number
- 981011780368
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper top mount bush/bearing slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront bumper slightly damaged
Pass107,368 miles (+7,859)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 107,368 miles
- Test number
- 316592308573
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive nsf driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass99,509 miles (+1,793)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 99,509 miles
- Test number
- 839641986103
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops missing
- AdvisoryOffside accident damage
Pass97,716 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 97,716 miles
- Test number
- 270002423956
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside mirror loose
- AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
Fail97,715 miles (+4,872)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,715 miles
- Test number
- 639359616796
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel offside low (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside mirror loose
- AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
Pass92,843 miles (+3,671)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 92,843 miles
- Test number
- 420561273628
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle accident damaged
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))
Pass89,172 miles (+6,841)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 89,172 miles
- Test number
- 139832228981
- AdvisoryBinding to o/s/f wheel.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryO/s/f wheel binding.
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded.
Pass82,331 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 82,331 miles
- Test number
- 735632187969
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroding
Fail82,331 miles (+6,793)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,331 miles
- Test number
- 283722008819
- FailureNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryDrivers outer door handle damaged (Advise attention)
- AdvisoryEngine leaking coolant (Advise attention)
- AdvisoryFront brake pads low (Advise attention)
- AdvisoryN/s/f day light not working
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroding
Pass75,538 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 75,538 miles
- Test number
- 874948644734
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner wheel rim dented
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded.
Fail75,537 miles (+6,579)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,537 miles
- Test number
- 425385328558
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryN/s/f tyre low tread depth on outer edges.
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded.
Pass68,958 miles (+11)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 68,958 miles
- Test number
- 128607734387
- NoteN/s/r inner wheel rim dented
Fail68,947 miles (+22,629)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,947 miles
- Test number
- 975556734382
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteN/s/r inner wheel rim dented
- NoteO/s screenwash poor
Pass46,318 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 46,318 miles
- Test number
- 606301233381
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,318 miles (+15,619)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,318 miles
- Test number
- 877421333332
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- NoteOffside driving light not working
Pass30,699 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 30,699 miles
- Test number
- 738318232391
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about C8 MEU
- Does C8 MEU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 MEU is valid until 18 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on C8 MEU?
- The MOT on C8 MEU is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has C8 MEU done?
- C8 MEU was recorded at 129,227 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 7,331 miles a year.
- Has C8 MEU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C8 MEU has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on C8 MEU 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 C8 MEU find?
- C8 MEU passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin low; nearside front drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively; nearside non obligatory mirror damaged, and 2 more.
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