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Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,242 cc

T12 LUUMOT history

T12 LUU is a blue petrol Fiat 500 first used on 20 Feb 2008. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 85,675 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jan 2027
Mileage
85,675 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,237 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T12 LUU
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
20 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T12 LUU was last recorded at 85,675 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,673 miles · 13 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,237 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,675 miles
  • 2025 – 79,018 miles
  • 2023 – 76,551 miles
  • 2022 – 69,382 miles
  • 2021 – 67,298 miles
  • 2020 – 65,542 miles
  • 2019 – 63,522 miles
  • 2018 – 61,372 miles
  • 2017 – 55,244 miles
  • 2016 – 45,632 miles
  • 2013 – 42,474 miles
  • 2012 – 29,589 miles
  • 2011 – 23,173 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,675 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryPark brake effortRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Windscreen washer not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front subframe chassis members

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,675 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    85,675 miles
    Test number
    743224814526
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPark brake effort

  2. Fail85,673 miles (+6,655)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,673 miles
    Test number
    611624810056
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPark brake effort

  3. Pass79,018 miles (+2,467)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    79,018 miles
    Test number
    341172449515
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass76,551 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    76,551 miles
    Test number
    888048005858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail76,526 miles (+7,144)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,526 miles
    Test number
    920297936533
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass69,382 miles (+58)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    69,382 miles
    Test number
    447879570744
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail69,324 miles (+2,026)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,324 miles
    Test number
    359130828306
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass67,298 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    67,298 miles
    Test number
    896339417660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail67,268 miles (+1,726)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,268 miles
    Test number
    764146918088
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass65,542 miles (+73)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    65,542 miles
    Test number
    891778207706
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front subframe chassis members (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Fail65,469 miles (+1,947)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,469 miles
    Test number
    978423641998
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front subframe chassis members (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  12. Pass63,522 miles (+223)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    63,522 miles
    Test number
    932538414322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,299 miles (+1,927)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    63,299 miles
    Test number
    299113136737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,372 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    61,372 miles
    Test number
    757756830437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail61,372 miles (+6,128)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,372 miles
    Test number
    282618766204
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass55,244 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    55,244 miles
    Test number
    464274993226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail55,244 miles (+9,612)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,244 miles
    Test number
    144616636050
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass45,632 miles (+3,158)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    45,632 miles
    Test number
    381849556252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,474 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    42,474 miles
    Test number
    497785723215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail42,474 miles (+12,885)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,474 miles
    Test number
    489994723281
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  21. Pass29,589 miles (+6,416)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    29,589 miles
    Test number
    788008302183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,173 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    23,173 miles
    Test number
    665480111147
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre sidewall nipped

Questions about T12 LUU

Does T12 LUU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T12 LUU is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T12 LUU?
The MOT on T12 LUU is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T12 LUU done?
T12 LUU was recorded at 85,675 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 4,237 miles a year.
Has T12 LUU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T12 LUU has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T12 LUU 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 T12 LUU find?
T12 LUU passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; park brake effort.

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