
Fiat
Beige · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc
T238 LAFMOT history
T238 LAF is a beige diesel Fiat first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 243,603 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 243,603 km
- At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 31
- 19 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 8,123 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T238 LAF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Fiat
- Colour
- Beige
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,500 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T238 LAF was last recorded at 243,603 km on 8 Dec 2025, 3,410 km more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 240,193 km · 15 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,410 km
- Average per year
- 8,123 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 243,603 km
- 2024 – 240,193 km
- 2023 – 230,728 km
- 2022 – 226,518 km
- 2021 – 222,473 km
- 2020 – 217,410 km
- 2019 – 212,207 km
- 2018 – 202,529 km
- 2017 – 182,373 km
- 2016 – 181,855 km
- 2012 – 136,405 km
- 2011 – 124,042 km
- 2008 – 107,209 km
- 2007 – 95,910 km
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major3 MOTs, 2018–2022
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major3 MOTs, 2018–2022
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside
Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside
Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Full MOT history
31 tests since 3 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass243,603 km (+3,410)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 243,603 km
- Test number
- 257606691053
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass240,193 km (+9,465)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 240,193 km
- Test number
- 583236876503
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe holed (6.1.2 (a))
Pass230,728 km (+288)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 230,728 km
- Test number
- 349862098104
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front inner wheel arch holed
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mount broken
Fail230,440 km (+3,922)7 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 230,440 km
- Test number
- 506948858780
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front inner wheel arch holed
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounts broken
Pass226,518 km (+89)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 226,518 km
- Test number
- 856637937956
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective exhaust held with modified mountings but secure at time of test (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail226,429 km (+3,956)6 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 226,429 km
- Test number
- 987073129127
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass222,473 km (+5)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 222,473 km
- Test number
- 970983613323
- AdvisoryOffside Rear side cover missing
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail222,468 km (+5,058)1 dangerous8 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 222,468 km
- Test number
- 852238902760
- DangerousSteering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass217,410 km (+50)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 217,410 km
- Test number
- 525617479301
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail217,360 km (+5,153)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 217,360 km
- Test number
- 121488674555
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass212,207 km (+70)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 212,207 km
- Test number
- 788831782983
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Fail212,137 km (+9,608)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 212,137 km
- Test number
- 866336364634
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load sensing valve to flexible (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Pass202,529 km (+9)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 202,529 km
- Test number
- 605561752166
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Fail202,520 km6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 202,520 km
- Test number
- 498243978914
- MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake performance not tested wheel cylinder blown (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Pass182,381 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 182,381 miles
- Test number
- 165958048068
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Fail182,373 km (+518)8 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,373 km
- Test number
- 876033983449
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Pass181,855 km
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 181,855 km
- Test number
- 540361332249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail181,855 km3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,855 km
- Test number
- 103987509798
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass170,847 miles (+173)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 170,847 miles
- Test number
- 109174064693
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail170,674 miles (+11,754)8 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,674 miles
- Test number
- 644862968874
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass158,920 miles (+124)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 158,920 miles
- Test number
- 669166694278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail158,796 miles (+14,749)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,796 miles
- Test number
- 317136874444
- FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
- FailureRear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Pass144,047 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 144,047 miles
- Test number
- 678845973292
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Pass136,405 km (+12,363)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 136,405 km
- Test number
- 867390592294
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
Pass124,042 km2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 124,042 km
- Test number
- 228263091292
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteRear number plate damaged
- NoteRear suspension on bump stops
- NoteVehicle overweight on axles
Fail124,042 miles (+5,546)2 dangerous3 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,042 miles
- Test number
- 629426181216
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- DangerousOver weight on rear axle according to our calibrated brake tester by 505kg and overall overweight by 315kgs
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteRear number plate damaged
- NoteRear suspension on bump stops
Pass118,496 miles (+7,461)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 118,496 miles
- Test number
- 533693590221
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- NoteFront crossmember corroded
Pass111,035 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 111,035 miles
- Test number
- 483339079224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail111,030 miles3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,030 miles
- Test number
- 524515479239
- FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass107,209 km (+11,299)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 107,209 km
- Test number
- 840337188211
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass95,910 km
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 95,910 km
- Test number
- 100336977279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T238 LAF
- Does T238 LAF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T238 LAF is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T238 LAF?
- The MOT on T238 LAF is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T238 LAF done?
- T238 LAF was recorded at 243,603 km at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 8,123 km a year.
- Has T238 LAF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T238 LAF has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on T238 LAF 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 T238 LAF find?
- T238 LAF passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.
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