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2008 FIAT 500
General Information
- Registration ML08MTO
- Manufacturer FIAT
- Model 500
- Year 2008
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1248cc
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- Expired 22 Jun 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 81,165 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
5 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 67,837 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross mamber area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
29 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 63,608 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
24 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 63,603 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
5 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 60,758 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
26 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 58,075 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
26 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 58,075 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
3 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 54,336 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
24 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 54,163 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded excessively (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded excessively (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
9 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 42,971 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- clutch pedal operation slightly heavy
- slight oil leak from gear box around the n/s driveshaft area
- Rear Wiper blade torn
7 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 42,970 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Wiper blade torn
- slight oil leak from gear box around the n/s driveshaft area
- clutch pedal operation slightly heavy
- Rear Parking brake cables are in very poor condition and the n/s securing bracket is broken
20 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 37,243 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2019 22 Jun 202620 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 37,243 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
21 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 31,774 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 28,133 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2017 22 Jun 202627 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 21,043 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2016 22 Jun 202627 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 15,676 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2015 22 Jun 202618 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 10,484 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2014 22 Jun 202615 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 7,922 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2013 22 Jun 202623 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 5,259 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2012 22 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
ML08MTO was registered on 2008-03-31
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