
Fiat 500C
White · Petrol · 2009 · 1,248 cc
LB09 VUTMOT history
LB09 VUT is a white petrol Fiat 500C first used on 7 Aug 2009. Its MOT expired on 28 Feb 2026 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 64,671 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 28 Feb 2026
- Mileage
- 64,671 mi
- At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 12 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,939 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB09 VUT
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- 500C
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,248 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 7 Aug 2009
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 28 Feb 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Feb 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
LB09 VUT was last recorded at 64,671 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 1,607 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 63,064 miles · 19 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,607 miles
- Average per year
- 3,939 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 64,671 miles
- 2025 – 63,064 miles
- 2024 – 61,770 miles
- 2023 – 60,970 miles
- 2022 – 60,032 miles
- 2021 – 55,177 miles
- 2019 – 48,247 miles
- 2018 – 44,344 miles
- 2017 – 40,794 miles
- 2016 – 36,561 miles
- 2014 – 23,806 miles
- 2013 – 17,141 miles
- 2012 – 11,191 miles
What the latest MOT found
- DangerousRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected axle (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Rear Coil spring corroded both rears
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Exhaust system corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
20 tests since 30 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail64,671 miles (+1,607)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,671 miles
- Test number
- 838184667164
- DangerousRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected axle (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass63,064 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 63,064 miles
- Test number
- 881884130050
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail63,063 miles (+1,293)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,063 miles
- Test number
- 426762904851
- DangerousRear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear tyre are perished to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn also ball joint dust cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass61,770 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 61,770 miles
- Test number
- 761460297857
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
Fail61,770 miles (+800)8 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,770 miles
- Test number
- 533372105667
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam water in light housing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
Pass60,970 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 60,970 miles
- Test number
- 382601404022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
Fail60,970 miles (+938)5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,970 miles
- Test number
- 885347613531
- MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
Pass60,032 miles (+13)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 60,032 miles
- Test number
- 630885848035
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail60,019 miles (+4,842)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,019 miles
- Test number
- 412631177350
- DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail excessive lift in top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle door handle missing (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust silencer box deteriorating
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded around spring mounting cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass55,177 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 55,177 miles
- Test number
- 474119970835
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective exhaust middle and back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shocker corroded (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail55,175 miles (+6,928)1 dangerous8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,175 miles
- Test number
- 183603318377
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective exhaust middle and back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shocker corroded (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass48,247 miles (+46)1 minor15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 48,247 miles
- Test number
- 821793952420
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced water ingress (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust back box deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine breather pipe deteriorated at air filter housing
Fail48,201 miles (+3,857)1 dangerous6 major1 minor17 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,201 miles
- Test number
- 460197556528
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced water ingress (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust back box deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine breather pipe deteriorated at air filter housing
Pass44,344 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 44,344 miles
- Test number
- 989732553252
- AdvisoryRear exhaust condition
Fail44,341 miles (+3,547)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,341 miles
- Test number
- 391594060971
- MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Pass40,794 miles (+4,233)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 40,794 miles
- Test number
- 165851343361
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust condition
Pass36,561 miles (+12,755)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 36,561 miles
- Test number
- 300784603971
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass23,806 miles (+6,665)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 23,806 miles
- Test number
- 267849294153
- NoteNearside and offside front tyres slight cracking to edges
- NoteNearside and offside rear park brake cable casings split/cracked
- NoteOffside rear tyre slight cracking to edges and outer wall
- NoteRear exhaust silencer slight deteriation/corrosion
Pass17,141 miles (+5,950)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 17,141 miles
- Test number
- 177256693109
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteNSR tyre showing signs of cracking between tread
- NoteOSR tyre sidewall showing signs of cracking
Pass11,191 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 11,191 miles
- Test number
- 767462212276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB09 VUT
- Does LB09 VUT currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB09 VUT expired on 28 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB09 VUT?
- The MOT on LB09 VUT expired on 28 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB09 VUT done?
- LB09 VUT was recorded at 64,671 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 3,939 miles a year.
- Has LB09 VUT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB09 VUT has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB09 VUT 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 LB09 VUT find?
- LB09 VUT failed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 3 major defects and 5 advisories: rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected axle; offside front driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle; parking brake efficiency below requirements, and 6 more.
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