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Grey · Petrol · 2010 · 1,242 cc

J8 VRMMOT history

J8 VRM is a grey petrol Fiat 500 first used on 24 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 8 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 83,093 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

J8 VRM grey Fiat 500 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Fiat 500, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Nov 2026
Mileage
83,093 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,954 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 VRM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
500
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
24 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 VRM was last recorded at 83,093 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,093 miles · 6 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,954 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 83,093 miles
  • 2024 – 80,665 miles
  • 2023 – 71,929 miles
  • 2022 – 66,009 miles
  • 2021 – 62,723 miles
  • 2020 – 53,209 miles
  • 2019 – 41,267 miles
  • 2018 – 29,545 miles
  • 2017 – 21,143 miles
  • 2016 – 14,305 miles
  • 2015 – 13,408 miles
  • 2014 – 12,253 miles
  • 2013 – 10,913 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,093 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear axle corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryExhaust & hangers corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Gearbox leaking oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arms rear bushes both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres badily scrubbed on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres badily scrubbed on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 23 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,093 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    83,093 miles
    Test number
    478700675613
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust & hangers corroded

  2. Fail83,093 miles (+2,428)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,093 miles
    Test number
    140864609604
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust & hangers corroded

  3. Pass80,665 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    80,665 miles
    Test number
    149181374602
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryGearbox leaking oil
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arms rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail80,665 miles (+8,736)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,665 miles
    Test number
    519314390719
    • DangerousRear Lower Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides head light lenses faded (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryGearbox leaking oil
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arms rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass71,929 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    71,929 miles
    Test number
    907030607303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres badily scrubbed on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres badily scrubbed on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail71,929 miles (+5,920)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,929 miles
    Test number
    880359453814
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front clamp and mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres badily scrubbed on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres badily scrubbed on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass66,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    66,009 miles
    Test number
    361668716495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail66,009 miles (+3,286)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,009 miles
    Test number
    636946769710
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

  9. Pass62,723 miles (+2,167)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    62,723 miles
    Test number
    547406306407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass60,556 miles (+7,347)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2022
    Odometer
    60,556 miles
    Test number
    634723164611
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  11. Pass53,209 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2021
    Odometer
    53,209 miles
    Test number
    199173815031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail53,209 miles (+11,942)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,209 miles
    Test number
    172886447120
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass41,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2020
    Odometer
    41,267 miles
    Test number
    636887629254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail41,267 miles (+11,722)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,267 miles
    Test number
    131357560049
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  15. Pass29,545 miles (+8,402)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    29,545 miles
    Test number
    821523127137
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded & starting to blow

  16. Pass21,143 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    21,143 miles
    Test number
    355757557061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail21,142 miles (+6,837)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,142 miles
    Test number
    577880695564
    • FailureOffside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

  18. Pass14,305 miles (+897)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    14,305 miles
    Test number
    478793650751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass13,408 miles (+1,155)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    13,408 miles
    Test number
    793279121713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass12,253 miles (+1,340)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    12,253 miles
    Test number
    346728454407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass10,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    10,913 miles
    Test number
    349756863216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 VRM

Does J8 VRM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 VRM is valid until 8 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on J8 VRM?
The MOT on J8 VRM is valid until 8 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 VRM done?
J8 VRM was recorded at 83,093 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 5,954 miles a year.
Has J8 VRM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 VRM has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on J8 VRM 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 J8 VRM find?
J8 VRM passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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