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Fiat 500

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,248 cc

LC08 CEFMOT history

LC08 CEF is a black diesel Fiat 500 first used on 29 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 106,283 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

LC08 CEF black Fiat 500 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Fiat 500, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 May 2027
Mileage
106,283 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,628 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC08 CEF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
500
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,248 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC08 CEF was last recorded at 106,283 miles on 5 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,283 miles · 1 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,628 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,283 miles
  • 2024 – 105,635 miles
  • 2023 – 101,675 miles
  • 2022 – 101,389 miles
  • 2021 – 101,163 miles
  • 2020 – 100,886 miles
  • 2019 – 94,022 miles
  • 2018 – 87,750 miles
  • 2017 – 81,103 miles
  • 2016 – 73,952 miles
  • 2015 – 65,480 miles
  • 2014 – 54,824 miles
  • 2013 – 41,075 miles
  • 2012 – 30,995 miles
  • 2011 – 21,066 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,283 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear axle corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,283 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    106,283 miles
    Test number
    390760134067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail106,283 miles (+648)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,283 miles
    Test number
    345628832597
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass105,635 miles (+3,960)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    105,635 miles
    Test number
    533283573894
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer going rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass101,675 miles (+286)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    101,675 miles
    Test number
    844894723991
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer going rusty
    • AdvisoryHandbrake cables secured with cable ties
    • AdvisorySurface rust on rear suspension beam

  5. Pass101,389 miles (+226)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    101,389 miles
    Test number
    121220700405
    • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeavy surface corrosion to rear beam axle
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake cables secured with cable ties

  6. Pass101,163 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    101,163 miles
    Test number
    833115032105
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated bracket broken (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryHandbrake cable brackets broken

  7. Fail101,163 miles (+277)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,163 miles
    Test number
    582423825481
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated bracket broken (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryHandbrake cable brackets broken

  8. Pass100,886 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    100,886 miles
    Test number
    475437545473
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer door handle in poor condition
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake flexi mounts broken
    • AdvisoryRear silencer in poor condition

  9. Fail100,886 miles (+6,864)1 dangerous5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,886 miles
    Test number
    478035799181
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer door handle in poor condition
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake flexi mounts broken
    • AdvisoryRear silencer in poor condition

  10. Pass94,022 miles (+12)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    94,022 miles
    Test number
    988520909659
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Fail94,010 miles (+6,260)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,010 miles
    Test number
    459567627425
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass87,750 miles (+119)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    87,750 miles
    Test number
    303432853425
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Fail87,631 miles (+6,528)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,631 miles
    Test number
    159772042399
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Pass81,103 miles (+7,151)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    81,103 miles
    Test number
    799855062759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass73,952 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    73,952 miles
    Test number
    159449700456
    • AdvisoryFront both front tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryMinor exhaust gas leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Fail73,953 miles (+8,473)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,953 miles
    Test number
    521145707640
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront both front tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryMinor exhaust gas leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass65,480 miles (+53)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    65,480 miles
    Test number
    250916624337
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency is low (18%)

  18. Fail65,427 miles (+10,603)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,427 miles
    Test number
    488697429951
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency is low (18%)

  19. Pass54,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    54,824 miles
    Test number
    218127024254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail54,824 miles (+13,749)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,824 miles
    Test number
    636295224256
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  21. Pass41,075 miles (+10,080)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    41,075 miles
    Test number
    857316183057
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteAdvise offside front washer jet only just works on screen

  22. Pass30,995 miles (+9,929)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    30,995 miles
    Test number
    188116082467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,066 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    21,066 miles
    Test number
    336774371032
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteN/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Questions about LC08 CEF

Does LC08 CEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC08 CEF is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC08 CEF?
The MOT on LC08 CEF is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC08 CEF done?
LC08 CEF was recorded at 106,283 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 5,628 miles a year.
Has LC08 CEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC08 CEF has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LC08 CEF 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 LC08 CEF find?
LC08 CEF passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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