
Fiat 500
Grey · Petrol · 2015 · 1,242 cc
T8 CAUMOT history
T8 CAU is a grey petrol Fiat 500 first used on 30 Apr 2015. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2026 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 77,033 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 77,033 mi
- At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 9 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,862 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T8 CAU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- 500
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,242 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2015
- First used
- 30 Apr 2015
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Oct 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
T8 CAU was last recorded at 77,033 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 2,278 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 17 Oct 2024: 71,464 miles, lower than 71,646 miles on 10 Oct 2024.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 74,755 miles · 8 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,278 miles
- Average per year
- 5,862 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 77,033 miles
- 2025 – 74,755 miles
- 2024 – 71,464 miles
- 2023 – 68,695 miles
- 2022 – 58,869 miles
- 2021 – 46,653 miles
- 2020 – 40,442 miles
- 2019 – 35,969 miles
- 2018 – 28,737 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low in tread 185/55r15 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryLittle reserve travel on handbrake
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.
Coolant leak radiator
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
13 tests since 12 Jul 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail77,033 miles (+2,278)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,033 miles
- Test number
- 906686555660
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low in tread 185/55r15 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryLittle reserve travel on handbrake
Pass74,755 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 74,755 miles
- Test number
- 347208934604
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail74,754 miles (+3,290)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,754 miles
- Test number
- 723765201106
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe and centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass71,464 miles (-182)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 71,464 miles
- Test number
- 283306790613
- AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail71,646 miles (+2,951)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,646 miles
- Test number
- 660211561789
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass68,695 miles (+9,826)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 68,695 miles
- Test number
- 355836601915
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,869 miles (+4,164)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 58,869 miles
- Test number
- 690812480501
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,705 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 54,705 miles
- Test number
- 349582608421
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail54,704 miles (+8,051)5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,704 miles
- Test number
- 692269118677
- MajorEmissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass46,653 miles (+6,211)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 46,653 miles
- Test number
- 388102311645
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,442 miles (+4,473)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 40,442 miles
- Test number
- 493185023955
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,969 miles (+7,232)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 35,969 miles
- Test number
- 656616352378
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,737 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 28,737 miles
- Test number
- 793725335480
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T8 CAU
- Does T8 CAU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T8 CAU is valid until 26 Oct 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T8 CAU?
- The MOT on T8 CAU is valid until 26 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T8 CAU done?
- T8 CAU was recorded at 77,033 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 5,862 miles a year.
- Has T8 CAU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T8 CAU has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on T8 CAU ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Oct 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T8 CAU find?
- T8 CAU failed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 2 major defects and 6 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush; parking brake efficiency below requirements; nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 5 more.
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