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Fiat 500

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,242 cc

LO08 OBSMOT history

LO08 OBS is a black petrol Fiat 500 first used on 30 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 4 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 49,719 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

LO08 OBS black Fiat 500 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Sept 2027
Mileage
49,719 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,976 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 OBS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
500
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO08 OBS was last recorded at 49,719 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 1,057 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
48,662 miles · 5 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,057 miles
Average per year
1,976 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,719 miles
  • 2025 – 48,662 miles
  • 2024 – 48,336 miles
  • 2023 – 48,022 miles
  • 2022 – 47,661 miles
  • 2021 – 47,367 miles
  • 2020 – 46,699 miles
  • 2019 – 45,921 miles
  • 2018 – 44,375 miles
  • 2017 – 41,075 miles
  • 2016 – 37,261 miles
  • 2015 – 32,524 miles
  • 2014 – 30,879 miles
  • 2013 – 29,014 miles
  • 2012 – 25,371 miles
  • 2011 – 19,643 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,719 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass49,719 miles (+1,057)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    49,719 miles
    Test number
    184128340715
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass48,662 miles (+326)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    48,662 miles
    Test number
    118803764536
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded , exhaust back box corroded

  3. Pass48,336 miles (+314)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    48,336 miles
    Test number
    289904324805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass48,022 miles (+361)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    48,022 miles
    Test number
    661359263610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass47,661 miles (+294)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    47,661 miles
    Test number
    721511570623
    • AdvisoryExhaust slightly corroded

  6. Pass47,367 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    47,367 miles
    Test number
    317456322566
    • AdvisoryExhaust very rusty

  7. Fail47,364 miles (+665)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,364 miles
    Test number
    398815167734
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust very rusty

  8. Pass46,699 miles (+778)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    46,699 miles
    Test number
    281732754069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass45,921 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    45,921 miles
    Test number
    691954148391
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Fail45,921 miles (+1,546)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,921 miles
    Test number
    454765918777
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass44,375 miles (+3,300)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    44,375 miles
    Test number
    617956670278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass41,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    41,075 miles
    Test number
    780862743971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail41,072 miles (+3,811)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,072 miles
    Test number
    506857719981
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass37,261 miles (+4,737)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    37,261 miles
    Test number
    182609764300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,524 miles (+1,645)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    32,524 miles
    Test number
    868610565131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,879 miles (+1,865)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    30,879 miles
    Test number
    869553964137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,014 miles (+3,643)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    29,014 miles
    Test number
    248675763109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,371 miles (+5,728)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    25,371 miles
    Test number
    517260372166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass19,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    19,643 miles
    Test number
    776846761118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO08 OBS

Does LO08 OBS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO08 OBS is valid until 4 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO08 OBS?
The MOT on LO08 OBS is valid until 4 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO08 OBS done?
LO08 OBS was recorded at 49,719 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 1,976 miles a year.
Has LO08 OBS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 OBS has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on LO08 OBS 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 LO08 OBS find?
LO08 OBS passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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