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White · Petrol · 2008 · 1,242 cc

R3 YBUMOT history

R3 YBU is a white petrol Fiat 500 first used on 2 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 14 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 145,917 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

R3 YBU white Fiat 500 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Fiat 500, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Mar 2027
Mileage
145,917 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,794 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R3 YBU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
500
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
2 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R3 YBU was last recorded at 145,917 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 8,486 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,431 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
8,486 miles
Average per year
6,794 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,917 miles
  • 2025 – 137,431 miles
  • 2024 – 134,685 miles
  • 2023 – 133,207 miles
  • 2021 – 129,162 miles
  • 2020 – 128,763 miles
  • 2019 – 125,424 miles
  • 2018 – 117,414 miles
  • 2017 – 112,951 miles
  • 2016 – 107,391 miles
  • 2015 – 90,297 miles
  • 2014 – 84,683 miles
  • 2013 – 78,409 miles
  • 2012 – 70,862 miles
  • 2011 – 47,829 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,917 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous5 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 13 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,917 miles (+8,486)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    145,917 miles
    Test number
    984790992883
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  2. Pass137,431 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    137,431 miles
    Test number
    751209424437
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail137,418 miles (+2,733)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,418 miles
    Test number
    431614931897
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed exhaust blow front flexi (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass134,685 miles (+4)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    134,685 miles
    Test number
    348884313116
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail134,681 miles (+1,474)1 dangerous7 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,681 miles
    Test number
    862205351462
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBATTERY light on dash indicating fault
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass133,207 miles (+7)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    133,207 miles
    Test number
    835112735821
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail133,200 miles (+4,038)6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,200 miles
    Test number
    737331248884
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass129,162 miles (+399)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    129,162 miles
    Test number
    457251703064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass128,763 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    128,763 miles
    Test number
    788002463611
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail128,763 miles (+3,339)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,763 miles
    Test number
    485692499527
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass125,424 miles (+8,010)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    125,424 miles
    Test number
    798034011788
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake travel

  12. Pass117,414 miles (+4,463)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    117,414 miles
    Test number
    679898251984
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer baffles loose
    • AdvisoryWindscreen wipers smearing

  13. Pass112,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    112,951 miles
    Test number
    847160245005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail112,951 miles (+16)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,951 miles
    Test number
    146878546560
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Fail112,935 miles (+5,544)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,935 miles
    Test number
    144820298655
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smear
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust baffles breaking up
    • AdvisoryX1 high level stop light not working

  16. Pass107,391 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    107,391 miles
    Test number
    358413044529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail107,389 miles (+17,092)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,389 miles
    Test number
    310224170136
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass90,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    90,297 miles
    Test number
    336907385022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail90,297 miles (+5,614)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,297 miles
    Test number
    856596685035
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass84,683 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    84,683 miles
    Test number
    928182484116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • NoteExhaust back box deteriorating

  21. Fail84,683 miles (+6,274)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,683 miles
    Test number
    628262484145
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • NoteExhaust back box deteriorating

  22. Pass78,409 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    78,409 miles
    Test number
    665772393163
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  23. Fail78,408 miles (+7,546)1 dangerous2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,408 miles
    Test number
    815471993104
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  24. Pass70,862 miles (+23,033)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    70,862 miles
    Test number
    356958892155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass47,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    47,829 miles
    Test number
    119030561219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail47,829 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,829 miles
    Test number
    567106951277
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Questions about R3 YBU

Does R3 YBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R3 YBU is valid until 14 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on R3 YBU?
The MOT on R3 YBU is valid until 14 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R3 YBU done?
R3 YBU was recorded at 145,917 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 6,794 miles a year.
Has R3 YBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R3 YBU has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on R3 YBU 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 R3 YBU find?
R3 YBU passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 3 more.

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