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White · Petrol · 2009 · 1,242 cc

L19 WAUMOT history

L19 WAU is a white petrol Fiat 500 first used on 16 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 79,639 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

L19 WAU white Fiat 500 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Fiat 500, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Aug 2027
Mileage
79,639 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,024 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L19 WAU
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
16 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L19 WAU was last recorded at 79,639 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,628 miles · 18 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
5,024 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,639 miles
  • 2025 – 75,027 miles
  • 2024 – 67,005 miles
  • 2023 – 56,546 miles
  • 2022 – 44,448 miles
  • 2020 – 41,447 miles
  • 2019 – 38,006 miles
  • 2018 – 34,135 miles
  • 2017 – 29,201 miles
  • 2016 – 23,488 miles
  • 2015 – 20,635 miles
  • 2014 – 17,600 miles
  • 2013 – 13,894 miles
  • 2012 – 9,506 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,639 miles
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,639 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    79,639 miles
    Test number
    713407337056
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail79,628 miles (+4,601)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,628 miles
    Test number
    669380404521
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass75,027 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    75,027 miles
    Test number
    146931656403
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail75,025 miles (+8,020)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,025 miles
    Test number
    468015042466
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass67,005 miles (+10,459)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    67,005 miles
    Test number
    418786400385
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass56,546 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    56,546 miles
    Test number
    129253558776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail56,546 miles (+12,098)2 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,546 miles
    Test number
    897302066810
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass44,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    44,448 miles
    Test number
    706159755180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail44,448 miles (+3,001)1 dangerous8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,448 miles
    Test number
    770938997069
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.09 (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass41,447 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    41,447 miles
    Test number
    630182811477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail41,447 miles (+3,441)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,447 miles
    Test number
    120572938746
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass38,006 miles (+3,871)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    38,006 miles
    Test number
    740195110842
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass34,135 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    34,135 miles
    Test number
    750373531600
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective and offside front smearing lightly (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  14. Fail34,135 miles (+4,934)3 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,135 miles
    Test number
    186451388257
    • 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))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective and offside front smearing lightly (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect upper bush worn (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  15. Pass29,201 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    29,201 miles
    Test number
    909983118978
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured and offside rear (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to crack/perish 185x55x15
    • AdvisoryRear axle heavily corroded at spring seats
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryUneven wear on front tyres 185x55x15

  16. Fail29,201 miles (+5,713)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,201 miles
    Test number
    251151030404
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured and offside rear (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to crack/perish 185x55x15
    • AdvisoryRear axle heavily corroded at spring seats
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryUneven wear on front tyres 185x55x15

  17. Pass23,488 miles (+2,853)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    23,488 miles
    Test number
    477158807702
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass20,635 miles (+3,035)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    20,635 miles
    Test number
    989527103134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail17,600 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,600 miles
    Test number
    105631704308
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass17,600 miles (+3,706)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    17,600 miles
    Test number
    178271204301
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass13,894 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    13,894 miles
    Test number
    199761903395
    • NoteOffside top strut mount has slight freeplay

  22. Fail13,894 miles (+4,388)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,894 miles
    Test number
    586241503301
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteOffside top strut mount has slight freeplay

  23. Pass9,506 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    9,506 miles
    Test number
    596035152242
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about L19 WAU

Does L19 WAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L19 WAU is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L19 WAU?
The MOT on L19 WAU is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L19 WAU done?
L19 WAU was recorded at 79,639 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 5,024 miles a year.
Has L19 WAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L19 WAU has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L19 WAU 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 L19 WAU find?
L19 WAU passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle.

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