Fiat 500
White · Petrol · 2008 · 1,368 cc
T500 KARMOT history
T500 KAR is a white petrol Fiat 500 first used on 7 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 55,913 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 May 2027
- Mileage
- 55,913 mi
- At MOT on 7 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,172 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T500 KAR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- 500
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,368 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 7 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T500 KAR was last recorded at 55,913 miles on 7 May 2026, 6,183 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 49,730 miles · 12 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,183 miles
- Average per year
- 3,172 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 55,913 miles
- 2025 – 49,730 miles
- 2024 – 45,011 miles
- 2023 – 40,620 miles
- 2022 – 37,746 miles
- 2021 – 35,705 miles
- 2020 – 34,609 miles
- 2019 – 32,515 miles
- 2018 – 29,714 miles
- 2017 – 27,268 miles
- 2016 – 24,595 miles
- 2015 – 20,494 miles
- 2014 – 17,258 miles
- 2013 – 14,527 miles
- 2012 – 10,990 miles
- 2011 – 7,748 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass55,913 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside daytime running lamp not working
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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 has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015
Nearside Front tyre slightly smooth outer edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front tyre smooth outer edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
22 tests since 1 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass55,913 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2027
- Odometer
- 55,913 miles
- Test number
- 337241627171
- MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside daytime running lamp not working
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail55,913 miles (+6,183)1 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,913 miles
- Test number
- 404177650820
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside daytime running lamp not working
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass49,730 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2026
- Odometer
- 49,730 miles
- Test number
- 870125172931
- 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))
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and bold outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail49,730 miles (+4,719)3 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,730 miles
- Test number
- 362353393694
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- 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))
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and bold outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass45,011 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2025
- Odometer
- 45,011 miles
- Test number
- 814142028646
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre slightly smooth outer edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre smooth outer edge
Fail45,011 miles (+4,391)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,011 miles
- Test number
- 345736221531
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre slightly smooth outer edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre smooth outer edge
Pass40,620 miles (+2,874)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 40,620 miles
- Test number
- 139484211058
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front anti-roll bar dust cover slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front top strut mounts slight play
Pass37,746 miles (+2,041)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 37,746 miles
- Test number
- 709909849674
- AdvisoryOffside Front anti roll barlink dust cover slightly deteriorated
Pass35,705 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 35,705 miles
- Test number
- 727501478038
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper anti-roll bar link dust cover slightly deteriorated
Fail35,705 miles (+1,096)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,705 miles
- Test number
- 505650448708
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper anti-roll bar link dust cover slightly deteriorated
Pass34,609 miles (+2,094)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 34,609 miles
- Test number
- 600334710824
- AdvisoryNearside Front top strut mount has slight upper movement but no excessive
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper anti roll bar ball joint dust cover slightly perished
Pass32,515 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 32,515 miles
- Test number
- 319200529412
- AdvisoryBoth front wipers just clearing screen (worn)
- AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded
Fail32,515 miles (+2,801)1 dangerous2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,515 miles
- Test number
- 231837862695
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryBoth front wipers just clearing screen (worn)
- AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded
Pass29,714 miles (+2,446)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 29,714 miles
- Test number
- 767530844842
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass27,268 miles (+2,673)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 27,268 miles
- Test number
- 619773468649
- AdvisoryFront brake discs and pads getting low
Pass24,595 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 24,595 miles
- Test number
- 498925005284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail24,595 miles (+4,101)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,595 miles
- Test number
- 315250679923
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass20,494 miles (+3,236)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 20,494 miles
- Test number
- 688157045097
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Pass17,258 miles (+2,731)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 17,258 miles
- Test number
- 107269554096
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- NoteNearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge
- NoteOffside front tyre wearing low on inner edge
Pass14,527 miles (+3,537)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 14,527 miles
- Test number
- 759613363090
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass10,990 miles (+3,242)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 10,990 miles
- Test number
- 429362062020
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Pass7,748 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 7,748 miles
- Test number
- 508710761087
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Questions about T500 KAR
- Does T500 KAR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 KAR is valid until 16 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T500 KAR?
- The MOT on T500 KAR is valid until 16 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T500 KAR done?
- T500 KAR was recorded at 55,913 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 3,172 miles a year.
- Has T500 KAR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T500 KAR has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on T500 KAR 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 T500 KAR find?
- T500 KAR passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; items removed from driver's view prior to test, and 5 more.
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