Fiat 500
Beige · Petrol · 2013 · 1,242 cc
L8 LAXMOT history
L8 LAX is a beige petrol Fiat 500 first used on 25 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 19 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 97,568 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 97,568 mi
- At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 11 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 6,677 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 LAX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- 500
- Colour
- Beige
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,242 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 25 Apr 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L8 LAX was last recorded at 97,568 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 7,232 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 90,336 miles · 11 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,232 miles
- Average per year
- 6,677 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 97,568 miles
- 2025 – 90,336 miles
- 2024 – 80,992 miles
- 2023 – 73,135 miles
- 2022 – 65,581 miles
- 2021 – 59,739 miles
- 2020 – 54,206 miles
- 2019 – 46,794 miles
- 2018 – 45,043 miles
- 2017 – 37,380 miles
- 2016 – 32,068 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass97,568 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge urgent (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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 Rear Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
14 tests since 30 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass97,568 miles (+7,232)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 97,568 miles
- Test number
- 276365748804
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge urgent (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass90,336 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 90,336 miles
- Test number
- 863329067358
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail90,336 miles (+9,344)2 major1 repaired2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,336 miles
- Test number
- 320719162944
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass80,992 miles (+7,857)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 80,992 miles
- Test number
- 459507212939
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,135 miles (+7,554)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 73,135 miles
- Test number
- 647089271402
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,581 miles (+5,842)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 65,581 miles
- Test number
- 789039159814
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,739 miles (+5,533)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 59,739 miles
- Test number
- 521442987853
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,206 miles (+7,412)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 54,206 miles
- Test number
- 505870305476
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass46,794 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 46,794 miles
- Test number
- 340320770981
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,794 miles (+1,751)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,794 miles
- Test number
- 428638263181
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Pass45,043 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 45,043 miles
- Test number
- 395884983700
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear shock absorber mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail45,043 miles (+7,663)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,043 miles
- Test number
- 508771549842
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear shock absorber mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass37,380 miles (+5,312)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 37,380 miles
- Test number
- 380388543099
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass32,068 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 32,068 miles
- Test number
- 424659267722
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre scrubbed on the inner and outer edge
Questions about L8 LAX
- Does L8 LAX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 LAX is valid until 19 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L8 LAX?
- The MOT on L8 LAX is valid until 19 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L8 LAX done?
- L8 LAX was recorded at 97,568 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 6,677 miles a year.
- Has L8 LAX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L8 LAX has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on L8 LAX 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 L8 LAX find?
- L8 LAX passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge urgent; nearside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.
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