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White · Diesel · 2008 · 1,242 cc

R8 TVMMOT history

R8 TVM is a white diesel Fiat 500 first used on 12 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 21 Feb 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 75,545 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Feb 2025.

R8 TVM white Fiat 500 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Fiat 500, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Feb 2026
Mileage
75,545 mi
At MOT on 22 Feb 2025
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,691 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R8 TVM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
500
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
12 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R8 TVM was last recorded at 75,545 miles on 22 Feb 2025, 5,929 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Dec 2020: 67,381 miles, lower than 98,329 miles on 29 Mar 2019.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
69,616 miles · 5 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
5,929 miles
Average per year
3,691 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 75,545 miles
  • 2024 – 69,616 miles
  • 2022 – 69,186 miles
  • 2020 – 67,381 miles
  • 2019 – 98,329 miles
  • 2018 – 92,050 miles
  • 2017 – 82,854 miles
  • 2016 – 74,504 miles
  • 2015 – 65,734 miles
  • 2014 – 62,397 miles
  • 2013 – 55,276 miles
  • 2012 – 44,189 miles
  • 2011 – 24,046 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,545 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass75,545 miles (+5,929)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    75,545 miles
    Test number
    329481058750
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass69,616 miles (+430)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    69,616 miles
    Test number
    466395225583
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass69,186 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    69,186 miles
    Test number
    929669302282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail69,182 miles (+1,801)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,182 miles
    Test number
    801543397158
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass67,381 miles (-30,948)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    67,381 miles
    Test number
    431190418102
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass98,329 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    98,329 miles
    Test number
    585969395807
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount rough when rotated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail98,329 miles (+6,279)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,329 miles
    Test number
    115161537161
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount rough when rotated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass92,050 miles (+9,196)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    92,050 miles
    Test number
    520310893597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass82,854 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    82,854 miles
    Test number
    977008440647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail82,835 miles (+8,331)2 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,835 miles
    Test number
    307018645895
    • DangerousOffside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass74,504 miles (+8,770)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    74,504 miles
    Test number
    304090450533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,734 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    65,734 miles
    Test number
    717991725107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail65,734 miles (+3,337)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,734 miles
    Test number
    919591225155
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass62,397 miles (+7,121)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    62,397 miles
    Test number
    218768864299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,276 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    55,276 miles
    Test number
    375308363448
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. PassMileage not read1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    758795772212
    • NoteEmmisions output negligable (no readings)

  17. Fail44,189 miles (+20,143)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,189 miles
    Test number
    277400672241
    • FailureNearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • NoteEmmisions output negligable (no readings)

  18. Pass24,046 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    24,046 miles
    Test number
    645281271046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R8 TVM

Does R8 TVM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R8 TVM expired on 21 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R8 TVM?
The MOT on R8 TVM expired on 21 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R8 TVM done?
R8 TVM was recorded at 75,545 miles at its MOT on 22 Feb 2025, an average of 3,691 miles a year.
Has R8 TVM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R8 TVM has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on R8 TVM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Dec 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R8 TVM find?
R8 TVM passed its latest MOT on 22 Feb 2025 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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