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White · Petrol · 2009 · 1,242 cc

K8 BTUMOT history

K8 BTU is a white petrol Fiat 500 first used on 30 Oct 2009. Its MOT expired on 12 Aug 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 84,908 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

K8 BTU white Fiat 500 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Fiat 500, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Aug 2026
Mileage
84,908 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,163 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 BTU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
500
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

K8 BTU was last recorded at 84,908 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 6,740 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,168 miles · 12 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
6,740 miles
Average per year
5,163 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,908 miles
  • 2025 – 78,168 miles
  • 2024 – 73,380 miles
  • 2023 – 71,034 miles
  • 2022 – 65,420 miles
  • 2021 – 60,143 miles
  • 2020 – 55,083 miles
  • 2019 – 44,508 miles
  • 2018 – 44,471 miles
  • 2017 – 39,781 miles
  • 2016 – 35,133 miles
  • 2015 – 30,513 miles
  • 2014 – 25,116 miles
  • 2013 – 19,341 miles
  • 2012 – 12,507 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail84,908 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing 2 x Wheel bolts missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail84,908 miles (+6,740)1 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,908 miles
    Test number
    629428567207
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing 2 x Wheel bolts missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass78,168 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    78,168 miles
    Test number
    553077037344
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive gear oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail78,168 miles (+4,788)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,168 miles
    Test number
    434662091513
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive gear oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass73,380 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    73,380 miles
    Test number
    823249667373
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail73,380 miles (+2,346)2 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,380 miles
    Test number
    289409566654
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested unable to test due to excessively worn brake pads (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both number plate lamps inoperative. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass71,034 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    71,034 miles
    Test number
    642850803987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail71,031 miles (+5,611)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,031 miles
    Test number
    449121075346
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure center back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable knotted (1.1.15 (a))

  8. Pass65,420 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    65,420 miles
    Test number
    811241270705
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  9. Fail65,420 miles (+5,277)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,420 miles
    Test number
    540066155442
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  10. Pass60,143 miles (+5,060)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    60,143 miles
    Test number
    327250030022
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass55,083 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    55,083 miles
    Test number
    535783332373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail55,081 miles (+2,343)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,081 miles
    Test number
    410852115757
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass52,738 miles (+54)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    52,738 miles
    Test number
    762901967429
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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 (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 exhaust silencer deteriorated
    • AdvisoryWindscreen lightly marked

  14. Fail52,684 miles (+8,176)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,684 miles
    Test number
    145934124865
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 (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 exhaust silencer deteriorated
    • AdvisoryWindscreen lightly marked

  15. Pass44,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    44,508 miles
    Test number
    784621967684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail44,508 miles (+37)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,508 miles
    Test number
    582164839561
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

  17. Pass44,471 miles (+4,690)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    44,471 miles
    Test number
    510631184986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,781 miles (+4,648)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    39,781 miles
    Test number
    352465725896
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySlight corosion to exhaust

  19. Pass35,133 miles (+4,620)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    35,133 miles
    Test number
    217219495004
    • AdvisorySlight damage to n/s outer sill

  20. Pass30,513 miles (+5,397)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    30,513 miles
    Test number
    834119352123
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen slight damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge almost to cords (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass25,116 miles (+5,775)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    25,116 miles
    Test number
    345086494230
    • NoteSlight damage to n/s rear sill

  22. Pass19,341 miles (+6,834)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    19,341 miles
    Test number
    658279893209
    • NoteSlight damage to near side sill

  23. Pass12,507 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    12,507 miles
    Test number
    747610482298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K8 BTU

Does K8 BTU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K8 BTU expired on 12 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K8 BTU?
The MOT on K8 BTU expired on 12 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K8 BTU done?
K8 BTU was recorded at 84,908 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 5,163 miles a year.
Has K8 BTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 BTU has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on K8 BTU 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 K8 BTU find?
K8 BTU failed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 1 dangerous defect and 8 advisories: nearside front road wheel more than one fixing missing 2 x wheel bolts missing; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 6 more.

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