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White · Petrol · 2008 · 1,242 cc

LX08 ZSWMOT history

LX08 ZSW is a white petrol Fiat 500 first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 17 Jan 2025 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 104,579 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2025.

LX08 ZSW white Fiat 500 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Jan 2025
Mileage
104,579 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2025
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,695 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX08 ZSW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
500
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
1 May 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LX08 ZSW was last recorded at 104,579 miles on 1 May 2025, 5,798 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,781 miles · 18 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
5,798 miles
Average per year
5,695 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 104,579 miles
  • 2024 – 98,781 miles
  • 2022 – 94,925 miles
  • 2021 – 90,887 miles
  • 2020 – 87,956 miles
  • 2019 – 81,899 miles
  • 2018 – 76,791 miles
  • 2017 – 72,791 miles
  • 2016 – 59,475 miles
  • 2015 – 57,020 miles
  • 2014 – 51,199 miles
  • 2013 – 42,073 miles
  • 2012 – 33,106 miles
  • 2011 – 23,890 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail104,579 miles
  • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Emissions fail, Holes in exhaust. (8.2.2.1 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
  • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe to the rear area. (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorRear Parking brake inoperative on one side No effort recorded on both rear wheels. (1.4.1 (a))
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both blades are smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener. left on passenger seat.
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on the outer shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded Heavily corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Outer casing is corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking, Tyre from (0214) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on the inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded Heavily corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Outer casing is heavily corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded.
  • AdvisoryRear Reverse lamp is always illuminated.

What MOT failures 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.

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspensions

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front both daytime running lights not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 1 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail104,579 miles (+5,798)7 major4 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,579 miles
    Test number
    303730898667
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Emissions fail, Holes in exhaust. (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe to the rear area. (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Parking brake inoperative on one side No effort recorded on both rear wheels. (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both blades are smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener. left on passenger seat.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on the outer shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded Heavily corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Outer casing is corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking, Tyre from (0214) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on the inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded Heavily corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Outer casing is heavily corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear Reverse lamp is always illuminated.

  2. Pass98,781 miles (+3,856)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    98,781 miles
    Test number
    869685474218
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHand brake high
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspensions (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass94,925 miles (+18)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    94,925 miles
    Test number
    226521204534
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspensions (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail94,907 miles (+4,020)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,907 miles
    Test number
    360713553072
    • MajorSteering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both driving lights not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass90,887 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    90,887 miles
    Test number
    773542734639
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front driving lights not working

  6. Fail90,887 miles (+2,931)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,887 miles
    Test number
    550731688706
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front driving lights not working

  7. Pass87,956 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    87,956 miles
    Test number
    866430191556
    • AdvisoryFront both daytime running lights not working

  8. Fail87,955 miles (+6,056)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,955 miles
    Test number
    717910396663
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront both daytime running lights not working

  9. Pass81,899 miles (+5,108)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    81,899 miles
    Test number
    834380542751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass76,791 miles (+4,000)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    76,791 miles
    Test number
    402197122628
    • AdvisoryAdvise offside front top strut mount bearing is noisy when steering

  11. Pass72,791 miles (+13,316)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    72,791 miles
    Test number
    350920137280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass59,475 miles (+2,455)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    59,475 miles
    Test number
    947725426611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass57,020 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    57,020 miles
    Test number
    478531955047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail57,019 miles (+5,820)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,019 miles
    Test number
    859810555017
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass51,199 miles (+9,126)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    51,199 miles
    Test number
    419506254033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,073 miles (+8,967)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    42,073 miles
    Test number
    536980843011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,106 miles (+9,216)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    33,106 miles
    Test number
    208001952074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    23,890 miles
    Test number
    598030861033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail23,890 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,890 miles
    Test number
    955860061051
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about LX08 ZSW

Does LX08 ZSW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX08 ZSW expired on 17 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX08 ZSW?
The MOT on LX08 ZSW expired on 17 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX08 ZSW done?
LX08 ZSW was recorded at 104,579 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2025, an average of 5,695 miles a year.
Has LX08 ZSW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX08 ZSW has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LX08 ZSW 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 LX08 ZSW find?
LX08 ZSW failed its latest MOT on 1 May 2025 with 7 major defects, 4 minor defects and 11 advisories: exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak emissions fail, holes in exhaust.; nearside front headlamp not working on main beam; nearside front lower anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split., and 19 more.

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