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White · Petrol · 2008 · 1,368 cc

LR08 LXGMOT history

LR08 LXG is a white petrol Fiat 500 first used on 28 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 20 Aug 2025 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 68,458 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2024.

LR08 LXG white Fiat 500 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Fiat 500, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 20 Aug 2025
Mileage
68,458 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2024
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,926 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 LXG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
500
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,368 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 LXG was last recorded at 68,458 miles on 12 Aug 2024, 3,225 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,233 miles · 16 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
3,225 miles
Average per year
3,926 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 68,458 miles
  • 2023 – 65,233 miles
  • 2022 – 61,418 miles
  • 2021 – 59,020 miles
  • 2020 – 58,377 miles
  • 2019 – 57,838 miles
  • 2018 – 50,260 miles
  • 2017 – 48,653 miles
  • 2016 – 44,449 miles
  • 2015 – 40,010 miles
  • 2014 – 35,856 miles
  • 2013 – 30,300 miles
  • 2012 – 24,764 miles
  • 2011 – 15,878 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,458 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Rear exhaust box deteriorating

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Both rear park brake cable mounts broken away, secured with cable ties

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,458 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    68,458 miles
    Test number
    425539583079
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail68,458 miles (+3,225)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,458 miles
    Test number
    475137201572
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass65,233 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    65,233 miles
    Test number
    165251113955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail65,200 miles (+3,782)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,200 miles
    Test number
    234644246917
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass61,418 miles (+2,398)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    61,418 miles
    Test number
    378199027288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass59,020 miles (+643)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    59,020 miles
    Test number
    875261669383
    • AdvisoryBoth rear park brake cable mounts broken away, secured with cable ties

  7. Pass58,377 miles (+539)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    58,377 miles
    Test number
    132936201377
    • AdvisoryBoth rear park brake cable mounts broken away, secured with cable ties

  8. Pass57,838 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    57,838 miles
    Test number
    857441127663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail57,838 miles (+3,065)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,838 miles
    Test number
    798228901152
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both very rusty on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass54,773 miles (+37)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    54,773 miles
    Test number
    967941822866
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Fail54,736 miles (+4,476)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,736 miles
    Test number
    256647567259
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  12. Pass50,260 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    50,260 miles
    Test number
    215742823237
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  13. Fail50,257 miles (+1,604)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,257 miles
    Test number
    767128569645
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  14. Pass48,653 miles (+24)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    48,653 miles
    Test number
    917340571751
    • AdvisoryKnocking noise in steering but no free play detected
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorating

  15. Fail48,629 miles (+4,180)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,629 miles
    Test number
    468076690842
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rearmost (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryKnocking noise in steering but no free play detected
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorating

  16. Pass44,449 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    44,449 miles
    Test number
    373782373986
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake support brackets detatched from mountings
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorating

  17. Fail44,449 miles (+4,439)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,449 miles
    Test number
    316199521643
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake support brackets detatched from mountings
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorating

  18. Pass40,010 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    40,010 miles
    Test number
    669144685061
    • 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)
    • NoteNearside handbrake cable support detatched
    • NoteRear exhaust box deteriorating

  19. Fail40,010 miles (+4,154)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,010 miles
    Test number
    698714985089
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • 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)
    • NoteNearside handbrake cable support detatched
    • NoteRear exhaust box deteriorating

  20. Pass35,856 miles (+5,556)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    35,856 miles
    Test number
    147593584457
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteN/s/r handbrake cable bracket brocken

  21. Pass30,300 miles (+5,536)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    30,300 miles
    Test number
    116454383483
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass24,764 miles (+8,886)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    24,764 miles
    Test number
    558589472078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass15,878 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    15,878 miles
    Test number
    228071281083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 LXG

Does LR08 LXG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 LXG expired on 20 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 LXG?
The MOT on LR08 LXG expired on 20 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 LXG done?
LR08 LXG was recorded at 68,458 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2024, an average of 3,926 miles a year.
Has LR08 LXG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 LXG has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LR08 LXG 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 LXG find?
LR08 LXG passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2024 with 1 advisory: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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