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Red · Petrol · 2010 · 1,242 cc

LU57 ULAMOT history

LU57 ULA is a red petrol Fiat 500 first used on 1 Jul 2010. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2026 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 77,012 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2025.

LU57 ULA red Fiat 500 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Fiat 500, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Oct 2026
Mileage
77,012 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2025
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,225 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU57 ULA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
500
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
1 Jul 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU57 ULA was last recorded at 77,012 miles on 16 Oct 2025, 6,391 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Oct 2022: 64,233 miles, lower than 95,990 miles on 22 Oct 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
70,621 miles · 21 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
6,391 miles
Average per year
4,225 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 77,012 miles
  • 2024 – 70,621 miles
  • 2023 – 67,615 miles
  • 2022 – 64,233 miles
  • 2021 – 95,990 miles
  • 2020 – 53,753 miles
  • 2019 – 47,769 miles
  • 2018 – 43,214 miles
  • 2017 – 39,729 miles
  • 2016 – 35,988 miles
  • 2015 – 33,455 miles
  • 2014 – 29,937 miles
  • 2013 – 25,090 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,012 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone bush loose in the arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting 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.

  • Under-tray fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

16 tests since 2 Jul 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,012 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    77,012 miles
    Test number
    379716273276
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone bush loose in the arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail77,012 miles (+6,391)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,012 miles
    Test number
    674485337814
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone bush loose in the arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass70,621 miles (+3,006)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    70,621 miles
    Test number
    366509513596
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass67,615 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    67,615 miles
    Test number
    244220348306
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder-tray fitted obscuring some components
  5. Fail67,615 miles (+3,382)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,615 miles
    Test number
    383312155885
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder-tray fitted obscuring some components
  6. Pass64,233 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    64,233 miles
    Test number
    856411675399
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder-tray fitted obscuring some components
  7. Fail64,233 miles (-31,757)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,233 miles
    Test number
    388071828148
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder-tray fitted obscuring some components
  8. Pass95,990 miles (+42,237)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    95,990 miles
    Test number
    440122280832
    • AdvisoryMovement in nearside front macpherson strut top mounting
    • AdvisoryMovement in offside front macpherson strut top mounting
    • AdvisoryUnder-tray fitted obscuring some components
  9. Pass53,753 miles (+5,984)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    53,753 miles
    Test number
    248920031861
    • AdvisoryMovement in nearside front mcpherson strut top mounting
    • AdvisoryUnder-tray fitted obscuring some cmponents
  10. Pass47,769 miles (+4,555)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    47,769 miles
    Test number
    371790773789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass43,214 miles (+3,485)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    43,214 miles
    Test number
    594910088231
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
  12. Pass39,729 miles (+3,741)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    39,729 miles
    Test number
    122728006082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,988 miles (+2,533)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    35,988 miles
    Test number
    830268172818
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  14. Pass33,455 miles (+3,518)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    33,455 miles
    Test number
    169872515239
    • 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)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  15. Pass29,937 miles (+4,847)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    29,937 miles
    Test number
    538792904230
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass25,090 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    25,090 miles
    Test number
    529583983196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LU57 ULA

Does LU57 ULA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU57 ULA is valid until 28 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LU57 ULA?
The MOT on LU57 ULA is valid until 28 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LU57 ULA done?
LU57 ULA was recorded at 77,012 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2025, an average of 4,225 miles a year.
Has LU57 ULA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU57 ULA has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LU57 ULA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Oct 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LU57 ULA find?
LU57 ULA passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint; nearside front upper macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone bush loose in the arm, and 1 more.

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