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Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,242 cc

R8 TBNMOT history

R8 TBN is a blue petrol Fiat 500 first used on 22 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 28 MOT tests, with 166,245 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

R8 TBN blue Fiat 500 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Fiat 500, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Feb 2027
Mileage
166,245 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2024
MOT tests
28
15 passed · 13 failed
Per year
7,889 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R8 TBN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
500
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
22 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R8 TBN was last recorded at 166,245 miles on 4 Jun 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,243 miles · 31 May 2024
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
7,889 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 166,245 miles
  • 2023 – 163,605 miles
  • 2022 – 154,170 miles
  • 2021 – 147,980 miles
  • 2020 – 146,304 miles
  • 2019 – 142,531 miles
  • 2018 – 141,554 miles
  • 2017 – 136,284 miles
  • 2016 – 127,329 miles
  • 2015 – 119,052 miles
  • 2014 – 103,199 miles
  • 2013 – 88,390 miles
  • 2012 – 76,314 miles
  • 2011 – 65,831 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear raer axle - corroded
  • AdvisoryRear brake hoses and handbrake cable mounting bracket - 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)

    Failure5 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • REAR AXLE CORRODED.

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Rear CRACKED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre tread low on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 12 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    801958465587
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear raer axle - corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake hoses and handbrake cable mounting bracket - corroded

  2. Pass166,245 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    166,245 miles
    Test number
    225489163817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail166,243 miles (+2,638)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,243 miles
    Test number
    971544109530
    • DangerousOffside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured BOLT SHEARED. (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  4. Pass163,605 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    163,605 miles
    Test number
    421886125566
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MANIFOLD AREA (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail163,603 miles (+9,433)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,603 miles
    Test number
    423764696984
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MANIFOLD AREA (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass154,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    154,170 miles
    Test number
    485527568343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail154,165 miles (+6,185)2 dangerous1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,165 miles
    Test number
    663780144045
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

  8. Pass147,980 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    147,980 miles
    Test number
    513910481114
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear CRACKED
    • AdvisoryREAR AXLE CORRODED.

  9. Fail147,978 miles (+1,674)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,978 miles
    Test number
    884024201155
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength AXLE. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear CRACKED
    • AdvisoryREAR AXLE CORRODED.

  10. Pass146,304 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    146,304 miles
    Test number
    193643968023
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded.

  11. Fail146,304 miles (+3,773)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,304 miles
    Test number
    512319115785
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded.

  12. Pass142,531 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    142,531 miles
    Test number
    401393899378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail142,526 miles (+972)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,526 miles
    Test number
    205705483235
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  14. Pass141,554 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    141,554 miles
    Test number
    422711957587
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre tread low on inner edge

  15. Fail141,554 miles (+5,270)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,554 miles
    Test number
    332357961098
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre tread low on inner edge

  16. Pass136,284 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    136,284 miles
    Test number
    392111001789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail136,279 miles (+8,950)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,279 miles
    Test number
    192929056669
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported exhaust insicure on front clamp (7.1.1)

  18. Pass127,329 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    127,329 miles
    Test number
    145302626542
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Fail127,328 miles (+8,276)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,328 miles
    Test number
    518921894366
    • FailureElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSteering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass119,052 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    119,052 miles
    Test number
    805377285168
    • Note1.UPPER SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTING NOISY IN OPERATION.2.REAR SILENCER CORRODED.3.FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES.

  21. Fail119,051 miles (+15,852)1 dangerous14 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,051 miles
    Test number
    355960985156
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureObligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Note1.UPPER SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTING NOISY IN OPERATION.2.REAR SILENCER CORRODED.3.FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES.

  22. Pass103,199 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    103,199 miles
    Test number
    349412864155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail103,198 miles (+14,808)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,198 miles
    Test number
    609971964137
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass88,390 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    88,390 miles
    Test number
    339223863465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail88,387 miles (+12,073)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,387 miles
    Test number
    146869653286
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  26. Pass76,314 miles (+10,483)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    76,314 miles
    Test number
    308508652218
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass65,831 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    65,831 miles
    Test number
    509925851217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail65,831 miles3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,831 miles
    Test number
    479445951251
    • FailureRear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureRear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about R8 TBN

Does R8 TBN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R8 TBN is valid until 12 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on R8 TBN?
The MOT on R8 TBN is valid until 12 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R8 TBN done?
R8 TBN was recorded at 166,245 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2024, an average of 7,889 miles a year.
Has R8 TBN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R8 TBN has failed 13 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2024.
Has the mileage on R8 TBN 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 R8 TBN find?
R8 TBN passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside windscreen wiper blade defective; offside windscreen wiper blade defective; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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