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Fiat 500

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,248 cc

LD08 EXNMOT history

LD08 EXN is a blue diesel Fiat 500 first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 98,449 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

LD08 EXN blue Fiat 500 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Fiat 500, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
98,449 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,915 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 EXN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
500
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,248 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 EXN was last recorded at 98,449 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 58 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,391 miles · 25 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
58 miles
Average per year
5,915 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,449 miles
  • 2024 – 93,104 miles
  • 2023 – 88,631 miles
  • 2022 – 85,932 miles
  • 2021 – 82,028 miles
  • 2020 – 74,729 miles
  • 2018 – 72,505 miles
  • 2017 – 64,206 miles
  • 2016 – 58,370 miles
  • 2015 – 53,938 miles
  • 2014 – 43,656 miles
  • 2013 – 32,870 miles
  • 2012 – 21,678 miles
  • 2011 – 11,538 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,449 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut top mount has movement suggesting wear.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil light flickers onRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear handbrake cable outer cable collapsing/deterioratingRecorded 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.

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front strut top bearing/mount has movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside strut top bearing /mount has movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil warning light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 25 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,449 miles (+58)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    98,449 miles
    Test number
    361873864578
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut top mount has movement suggesting wear.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil light flickers on
    • AdvisoryRear handbrake cable outer cable collapsing/deteriorating
  2. Fail98,391 miles (+5,287)4 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,391 miles
    Test number
    985017078788
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut top mount has movement suggesting wear.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil light flickers on
    • AdvisoryRear handbrake cable outer cable collapsing/deteriorating
  3. Pass93,104 miles (+51)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    93,104 miles
    Test number
    554006592192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front strut top bearing/mount has movement
    • AdvisoryOffside strut top bearing /mount has movement
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil warning light on
  4. Fail93,053 miles (+4,422)3 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,053 miles
    Test number
    572117377671
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure rear clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front strut top bearing/mount has movement
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside strut top bearing /mount has movement
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil warning light on
  5. Pass88,631 miles (+2,699)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    88,631 miles
    Test number
    279581951492
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axel corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
  6. Pass85,932 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    85,932 miles
    Test number
    729286285885
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
  7. Fail85,925 miles (+3,897)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,925 miles
    Test number
    170190709978
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
  8. Pass82,028 miles (+7,299)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    82,028 miles
    Test number
    930643549517
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill damaged
  9. Pass74,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    74,729 miles
    Test number
    864955920431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail74,729 miles (+2,224)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,729 miles
    Test number
    388800851128
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass72,505 miles (+8,299)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    72,505 miles
    Test number
    856150022632
    • AdvisoryDPF warning light on(blocked)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWiper blade in poor condition.
  12. Pass64,206 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    64,206 miles
    Test number
    717996135440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail64,206 miles (+5,836)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,206 miles
    Test number
    549540726480
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
  14. Pass58,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    58,370 miles
    Test number
    440109988513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail58,370 miles (+4,432)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,370 miles
    Test number
    927158307095
    • FailureFront Fuel pipe leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped pipe/hose (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryHand brake cable bracket broken NSR
    • AdvisoryNs rear brake and parking brake poor efficency
  16. Pass53,938 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    53,938 miles
    Test number
    345990295004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Fail53,938 miles (+10,282)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,938 miles
    Test number
    127540395068
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass43,656 miles (+10,786)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    43,656 miles
    Test number
    228830184082
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteOffside handbrake bracket broken
    • NoteRear tyres perishing
  19. Pass32,870 miles (+11,192)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    32,870 miles
    Test number
    448719173084
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  20. Pass21,678 miles (+10,140)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    21,678 miles
    Test number
    599820782037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass11,538 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    11,538 miles
    Test number
    717254281098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 EXN

Does LD08 EXN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 EXN is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD08 EXN?
The MOT on LD08 EXN is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 EXN done?
LD08 EXN was recorded at 98,449 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 5,915 miles a year.
Has LD08 EXN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 EXN has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LD08 EXN 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 LD08 EXN find?
LD08 EXN passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective, and 4 more.

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