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White · Petrol · 2009 · 1,242 cc

T88 DTSMOT history

T88 DTS is a white petrol Fiat 500 first used on 25 Nov 2009. Its MOT expired on 11 Sept 2025 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 102,523 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Sept 2025
Mileage
102,523 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2024
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,952 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T88 DTS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
500
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
25 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T88 DTS was last recorded at 102,523 miles on 12 Sept 2024, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,499 miles · 9 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
24 miles
Average per year
5,952 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 102,523 miles
  • 2023 – 94,577 miles
  • 2022 – 86,166 miles
  • 2021 – 82,080 miles
  • 2020 – 78,907 miles
  • 2019 – 75,960 miles
  • 2018 – 69,733 miles
  • 2017 – 66,406 miles
  • 2016 – 60,603 miles
  • 2015 – 59,501 miles
  • 2014 – 51,996 miles
  • 2013 – 44,798 miles
  • 2012 – 32,122 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,523 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 14 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,523 miles (+24)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    102,523 miles
    Test number
    411094776320
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail102,499 miles (+7,922)6 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,499 miles
    Test number
    329102507344
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached ball joint bolt (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass94,577 miles (+206)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    94,577 miles
    Test number
    487098539302
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail94,371 miles (+8,205)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,371 miles
    Test number
    803803464853
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass86,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    86,166 miles
    Test number
    788263391630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail86,166 miles (+4,086)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,166 miles
    Test number
    966068856842
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorService brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner rack arm slight play at ball joint

  7. Pass82,080 miles (+3,173)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    82,080 miles
    Test number
    158589604134
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass78,907 miles (+10)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    78,907 miles
    Test number
    428447009675
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin About 75 to 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Large cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Large cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail78,897 miles (+2,937)4 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,897 miles
    Test number
    190007136829
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin About 75 to 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Large cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Large cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass75,960 miles (+6,227)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    75,960 miles
    Test number
    387892488331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass69,733 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    69,733 miles
    Test number
    151006069217
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded

  12. Fail69,733 miles (+3,327)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,733 miles
    Test number
    533153713519
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded

  13. Pass66,406 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    66,406 miles
    Test number
    464766216958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass66,380 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    66,380 miles
    Test number
    714488890061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail66,379 miles (+5,776)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,379 miles
    Test number
    218141390133
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass60,603 miles (+1,102)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    60,603 miles
    Test number
    672147103319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,501 miles (+7,505)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    59,501 miles
    Test number
    313429676663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    51,996 miles
    Test number
    966492934369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail51,996 miles (+7,198)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,996 miles
    Test number
    636112434385
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass44,798 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    44,798 miles
    Test number
    359750943382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail44,795 miles (+12,673)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,795 miles
    Test number
    905569533340
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass32,122 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    32,122 miles
    Test number
    708499112359
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on the inner edge of tread.

Questions about T88 DTS

Does T88 DTS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T88 DTS expired on 11 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T88 DTS?
The MOT on T88 DTS expired on 11 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T88 DTS done?
T88 DTS was recorded at 102,523 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2024, an average of 5,952 miles a year.
Has T88 DTS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T88 DTS has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on T88 DTS 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 T88 DTS find?
T88 DTS passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2024 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 3 more.

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