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White · Petrol · 2009 · 1,242 cc

1909 ELMOT history

1909 EL is a white petrol Fiat 500 first used on 29 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 98,158 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

1909 EL white Fiat 500 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Fiat 500, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Apr 2027
Mileage
98,158 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,327 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
1909 EL
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Fiat
Model
500
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
29 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

1909 EL was last recorded at 98,158 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 6,641 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,517 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,641 miles
Average per year
5,327 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,158 miles
  • 2025 – 91,517 miles
  • 2024 – 90,281 miles
  • 2022 – 88,819 miles
  • 2021 – 86,163 miles
  • 2020 – 84,230 miles
  • 2019 – 82,027 miles
  • 2018 – 77,843 miles
  • 2017 – 69,307 miles
  • 2016 – 66,404 miles
  • 2015 – 60,039 miles
  • 2014 – 50,940 miles
  • 2013 – 39,367 miles
  • 2012 – 26,271 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,158 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust system in poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Back box corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,158 miles (+6,641)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    98,158 miles
    Test number
    852289260585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass91,517 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    91,517 miles
    Test number
    416495645534
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system in poor condition

  3. Fail91,506 miles (+1,225)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,506 miles
    Test number
    266867254132
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system in poor condition

  4. Pass90,281 miles (+1,462)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    90,281 miles
    Test number
    388171472421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass88,819 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    88,819 miles
    Test number
    154843931716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail88,818 miles (+2,655)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,818 miles
    Test number
    460554141664
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass86,163 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    86,163 miles
    Test number
    391274713803
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail86,163 miles (+1,933)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,163 miles
    Test number
    257189688059
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass84,230 miles (+2,203)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    84,230 miles
    Test number
    105852222386
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass82,027 miles (+71)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    82,027 miles
    Test number
    952308580413
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail81,956 miles (+4,113)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,956 miles
    Test number
    432188593641
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass77,843 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    77,843 miles
    Test number
    563846437066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail77,843 miles (+8,536)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,843 miles
    Test number
    235328661875
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass69,307 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    69,307 miles
    Test number
    788397051831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail69,307 miles (+2,903)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,307 miles
    Test number
    479079510903
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass66,404 miles (+6,365)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    66,404 miles
    Test number
    250300300830
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake cable bracket corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust join to middle section clamp corroded

  17. Pass60,039 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    60,039 miles
    Test number
    273753527939
    • AdvisoryBack box corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing very low on edges

  18. Fail60,038 miles (+9,098)1 dangerous5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,038 miles
    Test number
    503572286648
    • DangerousOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryBack box corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing very low on edges

  19. Pass50,940 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    50,940 miles
    Test number
    378380004355
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBack box corroded

  20. Fail50,940 miles (+11,573)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,940 miles
    Test number
    319190404384
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBack box corroded

  21. Pass39,367 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    39,367 miles
    Test number
    899294083282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail39,367 miles (+13,096)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,367 miles
    Test number
    569514883269
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNear side front tyre wearing on inner edge

  23. Pass26,271 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    26,271 miles
    Test number
    697369682264
    • NoteOffside rear brake hose support bracket broken

Questions about 1909 EL

What vehicle is registration 1909 EL currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 1909 EL on a white petrol Fiat 500 first used on 29 Oct 2009. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 1909 EL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 1909 EL is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 1909 EL?
The MOT on 1909 EL is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 1909 EL done?
1909 EL was recorded at 98,158 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 5,327 miles a year.
Has 1909 EL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 1909 EL has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on 1909 EL 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 1909 EL find?
1909 EL passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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