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White · Petrol · 2011 · 1,242 cc

LU08 RAMMOT history

LU08 RAM is a white petrol Fiat 500 first used on 26 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 20 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 103,378 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

LU08 RAM white Fiat 500 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Fiat 500, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Mar 2027
Mileage
103,378 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,249 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU08 RAM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
500
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
26 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU08 RAM was last recorded at 103,378 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 9,632 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,746 miles · 21 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
9,632 miles
Average per year
7,249 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,378 miles
  • 2025 – 93,746 miles
  • 2024 – 86,349 miles
  • 2023 – 76,524 miles
  • 2022 – 70,537 miles
  • 2021 – 65,367 miles
  • 2020 – 55,899 miles
  • 2019 – 51,088 miles
  • 2018 – 44,453 miles
  • 2017 – 35,660 miles
  • 2016 – 29,512 miles
  • 2015 – 26,155 miles
  • 2014 – 20,678 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,378 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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.

  • Coil spring corroded All four springs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Exhaust mounting defective Front mounting bracket corroded and broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose Flex pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

20 tests since 14 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,378 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    103,378 miles
    Test number
    313306615781
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail103,378 miles (+9,632)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,378 miles
    Test number
    455204661056
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass93,746 miles (+31)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    93,746 miles
    Test number
    707011504223
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective Front mounting bracket corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust silencer slightly loose Flex pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust back box corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Rear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))
  4. Fail93,715 miles (+7,366)1 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,715 miles
    Test number
    433246351029
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective Front mounting bracket corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust silencer slightly loose Flex pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust back box corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Rear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))
  5. Pass86,349 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    86,349 miles
    Test number
    977960777485
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front and rear bush have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front and rear bush have movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Fail86,349 miles (+9,825)3 dangerous10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,349 miles
    Test number
    224115654237
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front and rear bush have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front and rear bush have movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass76,524 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    76,524 miles
    Test number
    385327595474
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail76,524 miles (+5,987)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,524 miles
    Test number
    391553570976
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass70,537 miles (+5,170)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    70,537 miles
    Test number
    497130103824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,367 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    65,367 miles
    Test number
    282124194656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail65,367 miles (+9,468)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,367 miles
    Test number
    605599603256
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. Pass55,899 miles (+4,811)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    55,899 miles
    Test number
    246519628135
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriated
  13. Pass51,088 miles (+6,635)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    51,088 miles
    Test number
    390251108971
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriated slight blow
  14. Pass44,453 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    44,453 miles
    Test number
    470636425737
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box outer skin excessively corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  15. Fail44,453 miles (+8,793)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,453 miles
    Test number
    963209581331
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box outer skin excessively corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  16. Pass35,660 miles (+6,148)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    35,660 miles
    Test number
    879915127496
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test sticker
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box outer skin corroded
  17. Pass29,512 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    29,512 miles
    Test number
    141106629619
    • AdvisoryRear exaust box corroded
  18. Fail29,512 miles (+3,357)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,512 miles
    Test number
    283966968629
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exaust box corroded
  19. Pass26,155 miles (+5,477)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    26,155 miles
    Test number
    586526509149
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
  20. Pass20,678 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    20,678 miles
    Test number
    747777684212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LU08 RAM

Does LU08 RAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU08 RAM is valid until 20 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LU08 RAM?
The MOT on LU08 RAM is valid until 20 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LU08 RAM done?
LU08 RAM was recorded at 103,378 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 7,249 miles a year.
Has LU08 RAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU08 RAM has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LU08 RAM 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 LU08 RAM find?
LU08 RAM passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside rear exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp missing; offside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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