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Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,242 cc

LR08 FFEMOT history

LR08 FFE is a red petrol Fiat 500 first used on 19 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 78,401 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

LR08 FFE red Fiat 500 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Fiat 500, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
78,401 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,767 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 FFE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
500
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
19 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 FFE was last recorded at 78,401 miles on 25 Feb 2025, 3,392 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,009 miles · 5 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
3,392 miles
Average per year
4,767 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 78,401 miles
  • 2024 – 75,009 miles
  • 2023 – 69,806 miles
  • 2022 – 64,959 miles
  • 2021 – 59,941 miles
  • 2020 – 57,459 miles
  • 2019 – 51,306 miles
  • 2018 – 45,984 miles
  • 2017 – 40,521 miles
  • 2016 – 34,555 miles
  • 2015 – 29,179 miles
  • 2014 – 23,943 miles
  • 2013 – 19,337 miles
  • 2012 – 15,035 miles
  • 2011 – 11,885 miles

What the latest MOT found

PassPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess park-brake cable

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside at the bottom

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. PassMileage not read1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    204223914047
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. FailMileage not read6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    182166812465
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass78,401 miles (+3,392)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    78,401 miles
    Test number
    861627637086
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides

  4. Pass75,009 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    75,009 miles
    Test number
    611214345083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess park-brake cable (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside at the bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail75,008 miles (+5,202)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,008 miles
    Test number
    194541307406
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess park-brake cable (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside at the bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass69,806 miles (+4,847)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    69,806 miles
    Test number
    855646748614
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass64,959 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    64,959 miles
    Test number
    737286753055
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail64,953 miles (+5,012)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,953 miles
    Test number
    268324098893
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass59,941 miles (+2,482)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    59,941 miles
    Test number
    709081625741
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass57,459 miles (+110)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    57,459 miles
    Test number
    806578478421
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail57,349 miles (+6,043)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,349 miles
    Test number
    353794096679
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass51,306 miles (+5,322)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    51,306 miles
    Test number
    156777170861
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres close to markers (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened and across rear axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass45,984 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    45,984 miles
    Test number
    247205790002
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box badly corroded (7.1.2)

  14. Fail45,984 miles (+5,463)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,984 miles
    Test number
    535317892753
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box badly corroded (7.1.2)

  15. Pass40,521 miles (+5,966)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    40,521 miles
    Test number
    983614087583
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  16. Pass34,555 miles (+5,376)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    34,555 miles
    Test number
    440169673486
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot top shocker mounts (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass29,179 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    29,179 miles
    Test number
    576174555025
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  18. Fail29,179 miles (+5,236)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,179 miles
    Test number
    737264055085
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  19. Pass23,943 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    23,943 miles
    Test number
    265882674093
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteAir intake pipe broken
    • NoteOil level low

  20. Fail23,943 miles (+4,606)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,943 miles
    Test number
    487171474072
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteAir intake pipe broken
    • NoteOil level low

  21. Pass19,337 miles (+4,302)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    19,337 miles
    Test number
    805247463061
    • NoteAdvise slight runout on front discs

  22. Pass15,035 miles (+3,150)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    15,035 miles
    Test number
    676835172041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass11,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    11,885 miles
    Test number
    788494271022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 FFE

Does LR08 FFE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 FFE is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 FFE?
The MOT on LR08 FFE is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 FFE done?
LR08 FFE was recorded at 78,401 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2025, an average of 4,767 miles a year.
Has LR08 FFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 FFE has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 FFE 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 LR08 FFE find?
LR08 FFE passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 1 more.

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