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Fiat 500

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,242 cc

LB08 FDDMOT history

LB08 FDD is a blue petrol Fiat 500 first used on 21 Aug 2008. Its MOT expired on 13 Apr 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 108,342 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Apr 2026
Mileage
108,342 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,231 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 FDD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
500
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
21 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 FDD was last recorded at 108,342 miles on 14 Apr 2025, 49 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,293 miles · 7 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
49 miles
Average per year
7,231 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 108,342 miles
  • 2024 – 102,992 miles
  • 2023 – 98,567 miles
  • 2022 – 96,150 miles
  • 2021 – 93,702 miles
  • 2020 – 92,599 miles
  • 2019 – 87,341 miles
  • 2018 – 83,329 miles
  • 2017 – 80,701 miles
  • 2016 – 75,056 miles
  • 2015 – 56,476 miles
  • 2014 – 39,252 miles
  • 2013 – 26,544 miles
  • 2012 – 13,952 miles
  • 2011 – 9,459 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,342 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside DRL inopRecorded 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65 R14

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 11 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,342 miles (+49)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    108,342 miles
    Test number
    380776720466
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside DRL inop

  2. Fail108,293 miles (+5,301)6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,293 miles
    Test number
    831748924112
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside DRL inop

  3. Pass102,992 miles (+231)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    102,992 miles
    Test number
    848617413941
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail102,761 miles (+4,194)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,761 miles
    Test number
    739475562932
    • MajorFront Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass98,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    98,567 miles
    Test number
    690154927089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail98,567 miles (+2,417)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,567 miles
    Test number
    525641028782
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass96,150 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    96,150 miles
    Test number
    111878132862
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65 R14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail96,150 miles (+2,448)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,150 miles
    Test number
    979972385786
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65 R14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass93,702 miles (+1,103)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    93,702 miles
    Test number
    724367694332
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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))

  10. Pass92,599 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    92,599 miles
    Test number
    515222771178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail92,599 miles (+5,258)1 dangerous3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,599 miles
    Test number
    667041991759
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass87,341 miles (+4,012)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    87,341 miles
    Test number
    666882894041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass83,329 miles (+2,628)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    83,329 miles
    Test number
    604269559408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass80,701 miles (+5,645)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    80,701 miles
    Test number
    893895915083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,056 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    75,056 miles
    Test number
    170614432233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail75,056 miles (+18,580)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,056 miles
    Test number
    521677690021
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REARMOST (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass56,476 miles (+17,224)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    56,476 miles
    Test number
    309486815248
    • NoteBack box badly corr
    • NoteModerate wear / lift in both front top mounts

  18. Pass39,252 miles (+12,708)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    39,252 miles
    Test number
    585643304255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass26,544 miles (+12,592)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    26,544 miles
    Test number
    237873813280
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  20. Pass13,952 miles (+4,493)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    13,952 miles
    Test number
    806121922272
    • NoteEngine breather hose split

  21. Pass9,459 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    9,459 miles
    Test number
    209123321214
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about LB08 FDD

Does LB08 FDD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 FDD expired on 13 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 FDD?
The MOT on LB08 FDD expired on 13 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 FDD done?
LB08 FDD was recorded at 108,342 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2025, an average of 7,231 miles a year.
Has LB08 FDD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 FDD has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LB08 FDD 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 LB08 FDD find?
LB08 FDD passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside drl inop.

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