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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
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

Fail77,033 miles
  • 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

What MOT failures 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.

  • 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. Pass68,695 miles (+9,826)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    68,695 miles
    Test number
    355836601915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass58,869 miles (+4,164)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    58,869 miles
    Test number
    690812480501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. Pass46,653 miles (+6,211)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    46,653 miles
    Test number
    388102311645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass40,442 miles (+4,473)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    40,442 miles
    Test number
    493185023955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass35,969 miles (+7,232)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    35,969 miles
    Test number
    656616352378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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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