Fiat 500
White · Petrol · 2009 · 1,242 cc
LB08 LAYMOT history
LB08 LAY is a white petrol Fiat 500 first used on 1 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 68,778 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 68,778 mi
- At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,154 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB08 LAY
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- 500
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,242 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 1 Sept 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB08 LAY was last recorded at 68,778 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 2,596 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 20 Nov 2021: 57,906 miles, lower than 59,604 miles on 16 May 2019.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 66,182 miles · 7 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,596 miles
- Average per year
- 4,154 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 68,778 miles
- 2024 – 66,182 miles
- 2023 – 64,028 miles
- 2022 – 61,747 miles
- 2021 – 57,906 miles
- 2019 – 59,604 miles
- 2018 – 41,920 miles
- 2017 – 29,820 miles
- 2016 – 27,860 miles
- 2015 – 25,417 miles
- 2014 – 21,677 miles
- 2013 – 16,393 miles
- 2012 – 13,153 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass68,778 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear axel rusty
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.
Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber wear too edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
20 tests since 14 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass68,778 miles (+2,596)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 68,778 miles
- Test number
- 208475832816
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear axel rusty
Pass66,182 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 66,182 miles
- Test number
- 369777947700
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTop mount caps very corroded
Fail66,181 miles (+2,153)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,181 miles
- Test number
- 161661553415
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed excessive exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass64,028 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 64,028 miles
- Test number
- 829693003181
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail64,028 miles (+2,281)1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,028 miles
- Test number
- 940048467633
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass61,747 miles (+3,841)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 61,747 miles
- Test number
- 463090774075
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber wear too edge (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder covers obscuring testable components
Pass57,906 miles13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 57,906 miles
- Test number
- 191346113962
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber wear too edge (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryEngine bay covers obscuring testable components
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Axle beam corroded
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder covers obscuring testable components
PassMileage not read1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 220106808302
- MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber wear too edge (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryEngine bay covers obscuring some components
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder covers obscuring brake pipes & fuel lines
Pass59,604 miles (+17,684)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 59,604 miles
- Test number
- 226252468607
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber wear too edge (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryEngine bay covers obscuring some components
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Axle beam corroded
- AdvisoryUnder covers obscuring brake pipes & fuel lines
Pass41,920 miles (+12,100)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2019
- Odometer
- 41,920 miles
- Test number
- 907823719987
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,820 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2018
- Odometer
- 29,820 miles
- Test number
- 549800151245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,820 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2018
- Odometer
- 29,820 miles
- Test number
- 389943247892
- AdvisoryRear coil spring worn both sides (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded
Fail29,820 miles (+1,960)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,820 miles
- Test number
- 733760173427
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring worn both sides (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded
Pass27,860 miles (+2,443)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 27,860 miles
- Test number
- 816773173139
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryRear both rear tyres cracked on shoulders
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fail25,417 miles2 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,417 miles
- Test number
- 336173435258
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteThe outer skin on the rear silencer box is corroded but not holed or leaking.
- NoteThere is a slight oil misting on the nearside inner joint on the drive shaft.
Pass25,417 miles (+3,740)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 25,417 miles
- Test number
- 585143735232
- NoteThe outer skin on the rear silencer box is corroded but not holed or leaking.
- NoteThere is a slight oil misting on the nearside inner joint on the drive shaft.
Pass21,677 miles (+5,284)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 21,677 miles
- Test number
- 967090334258
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- NoteThe nearside and offside front tyres worn worn down close to the 2mm indicator marks in the tred also worn on the inner edge of the tyre.
Pass16,393 miles (+3,240)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 16,393 miles
- Test number
- 365926723214
- NoteThe nearside and offside front brake pads are about 2/3 worn and both front brake discs are slightly worn and pitted on the inner face.
Pass13,153 miles (+64)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 13,153 miles
- Test number
- 748425932206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail13,089 miles4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 13,089 miles
- Test number
- 409647522221
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- NoteThere is a slight drag on the nearside front wheel when turning it by hand compaired to nearside front.
Questions about LB08 LAY
- Does LB08 LAY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 LAY is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB08 LAY?
- The MOT on LB08 LAY is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB08 LAY done?
- LB08 LAY was recorded at 68,778 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 4,154 miles a year.
- Has LB08 LAY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB08 LAY has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on LB08 LAY ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Nov 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LB08 LAY find?
- LB08 LAY passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear axel rusty.
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