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Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,248 cc

LR08 LXTMOT history

LR08 LXT is a blue diesel Fiat 500 first used on 11 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 9 Mar 2025 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 65,692 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2024.

LR08 LXT blue Fiat 500 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Fiat 500, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Mar 2025
Mileage
65,692 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2024
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,408 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 LXT
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
11 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 LXT was last recorded at 65,692 miles on 6 Mar 2024, 4,690 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,002 miles · 9 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
4,690 miles
Average per year
4,408 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 65,692 miles
  • 2023 – 61,002 miles
  • 2022 – 57,680 miles
  • 2021 – 53,067 miles
  • 2020 – 49,116 miles
  • 2019 – 45,633 miles
  • 2018 – 41,729 miles
  • 2017 – 36,973 miles
  • 2016 – 32,075 miles
  • 2015 – 25,742 miles
  • 2014 – 19,466 miles
  • 2013 – 15,695 miles
  • 2012 – 12,184 miles
  • 2011 – 8,763 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,692 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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 Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Both N/S and O/S rear number plate lights are blue

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 7 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,692 miles (+4,690)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    65,692 miles
    Test number
    146771574712
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass61,002 miles (+3,322)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    61,002 miles
    Test number
    713086227158
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass57,680 miles (+22)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    57,680 miles
    Test number
    422929525062
    • AdvisoryBoth N/S and O/S rear number plate lights are blue
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Fail57,658 miles (+4,591)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,658 miles
    Test number
    119699138131
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth N/S and O/S rear number plate lights are blue
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryN/S/F and O/S/F Brake discs 'lipped'
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass53,067 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    53,067 miles
    Test number
    463916824056
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryN/S/R and O/S/R number plate bulbs are blue
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deterioted

  6. Fail53,063 miles (+3,947)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,063 miles
    Test number
    847500515968
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryN/S/R and O/S/R number plate bulbs are blue
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deterioted

  7. Pass49,116 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    49,116 miles
    Test number
    310872646353
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail49,116 miles (+3,483)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,116 miles
    Test number
    945578703615
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass45,633 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    45,633 miles
    Test number
    688350243825
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail45,633 miles (+3,904)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,633 miles
    Test number
    157175874654
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass41,729 miles (+4,756)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    41,729 miles
    Test number
    480613422026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass36,973 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    36,973 miles
    Test number
    689132649068
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  13. Fail36,973 miles (+4,898)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,973 miles
    Test number
    775641687612
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  14. Pass32,075 miles (+6,333)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    32,075 miles
    Test number
    470946548630
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside front door handle loose but still opens door

  15. Pass25,742 miles (+6,276)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    25,742 miles
    Test number
    818090095048
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  16. Pass19,466 miles (+3,771)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    19,466 miles
    Test number
    208192094041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass15,695 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    15,695 miles
    Test number
    549960603170
    • 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)

  18. Fail15,686 miles (+3,502)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,686 miles
    Test number
    299738693011
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • 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)

  19. Pass12,184 miles (+3,421)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    12,184 miles
    Test number
    249612002428
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  20. Pass8,763 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    8,763 miles
    Test number
    945647091041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 LXT

Does LR08 LXT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 LXT expired on 9 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 LXT?
The MOT on LR08 LXT expired on 9 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 LXT done?
LR08 LXT was recorded at 65,692 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2024, an average of 4,408 miles a year.
Has LR08 LXT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 LXT has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LR08 LXT 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 LXT find?
LR08 LXT passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside rear parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; rear suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2.

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