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White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc

L23 ELEMOT history

L23 ELE is a white petrol Fiat 500 first used on 11 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 79,363 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

L23 ELE white Fiat 500 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Feb 2027
Mileage
79,363 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,719 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 ELE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
500
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
11 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 ELE was last recorded at 79,363 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 2,794 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,569 miles · 19 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,794 miles
Average per year
5,719 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,363 miles
  • 2025 – 76,569 miles
  • 2024 – 75,439 miles
  • 2023 – 74,799 miles
  • 2022 – 70,846 miles
  • 2021 – 62,085 miles
  • 2020 – 52,754 miles
  • 2019 – 47,695 miles
  • 2018 – 38,027 miles
  • 2017 – 30,084 miles
  • 2015 – 21,190 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,363 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 10 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,363 miles (+2,794)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    79,363 miles
    Test number
    566749064526
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass76,569 miles (+1,130)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    76,569 miles
    Test number
    147465164110
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle slight corrosion
  3. Pass75,439 miles (+640)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    75,439 miles
    Test number
    328751811981
    • AdvisoryExhaust System Corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Axle Beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass74,799 miles (+3,953)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    74,799 miles
    Test number
    892236744841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass70,846 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    70,846 miles
    Test number
    812673005268
    • AdvisoryExhaust poor condition
  6. Fail70,846 miles (+8,761)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,846 miles
    Test number
    251476429840
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust poor condition
  7. Pass62,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    62,085 miles
    Test number
    498809061425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail62,085 miles (+9,331)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,085 miles
    Test number
    358438549698
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front lower arms bushs seperated excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both rear shockers top bushes seperated (5.3.2 (c))
  9. Pass52,754 miles (+5,059)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    52,754 miles
    Test number
    593317499499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass47,695 miles (+9,668)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    47,695 miles
    Test number
    186627030131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass38,027 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    38,027 miles
    Test number
    611099211033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail38,027 miles (+7,943)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,027 miles
    Test number
    149877773245
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  13. Pass30,084 miles (+8,894)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    30,084 miles
    Test number
    400027429338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass21,190 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    21,190 miles
    Test number
    112266937087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 ELE

Does L23 ELE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 ELE is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 ELE?
The MOT on L23 ELE is valid until 9 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 ELE done?
L23 ELE was recorded at 79,363 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 5,719 miles a year.
Has L23 ELE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 ELE has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on L23 ELE 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 L23 ELE find?
L23 ELE passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: rear suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle.

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