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Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,242 cc

S12 ELRMOT history

S12 ELR is a blue petrol Fiat 500 first used on 23 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 54,474 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

S12 ELR blue Fiat 500 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Fiat 500, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Aug 2027
Mileage
54,474 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,436 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 ELR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
500
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
23 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 ELR was last recorded at 54,474 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 2,254 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,220 miles · 29 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,254 miles
Average per year
2,436 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,474 miles
  • 2025 – 52,220 miles
  • 2024 – 48,962 miles
  • 2023 – 44,341 miles
  • 2022 – 41,246 miles
  • 2021 – 38,643 miles
  • 2020 – 36,011 miles
  • 2019 – 32,748 miles
  • 2018 – 28,959 miles
  • 2017 – 26,289 miles
  • 2016 – 26,108 miles
  • 2015 – 25,700 miles
  • 2014 – 25,323 miles
  • 2013 – 24,480 miles
  • 2012 – 20,104 miles
  • 2011 – 17,124 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,474 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,474 miles (+2,254)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    54,474 miles
    Test number
    107127945066
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass52,220 miles (+8)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    52,220 miles
    Test number
    653604849926
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail52,212 miles (+3,250)1 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,212 miles
    Test number
    557396184330
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass48,962 miles (+4,621)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    48,962 miles
    Test number
    990908477043
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass44,341 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    44,341 miles
    Test number
    864482066262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail44,335 miles (+3,089)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,335 miles
    Test number
    883476823340
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass41,246 miles (+2,603)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    41,246 miles
    Test number
    349298229774
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint slight leak (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass38,643 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    38,643 miles
    Test number
    452146999456
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Fail38,643 miles (+2,632)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,643 miles
    Test number
    535613338850
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass36,011 miles (+3,263)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    36,011 miles
    Test number
    754026892737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass32,748 miles (+3,789)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    32,748 miles
    Test number
    821132419979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass28,959 miles (+2,670)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    28,959 miles
    Test number
    279006956228
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass26,289 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    26,289 miles
    Test number
    304535377159
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre outside edge perished/cracked

  14. Fail26,289 miles (+181)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,289 miles
    Test number
    830641303532
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre outside edge perished/cracked

  15. Pass26,108 miles (+408)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    26,108 miles
    Test number
    633904643549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,700 miles (+377)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    25,700 miles
    Test number
    407441397898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,323 miles (+843)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    25,323 miles
    Test number
    638707424281
    • NoteRear exhaust box slight corrosion

  18. Fail24,480 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,480 miles
    Test number
    105182233205
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass24,480 miles (+738)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    24,480 miles
    Test number
    346502033406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,742 miles (+3,638)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    23,742 miles
    Test number
    878348093006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,104 miles (+2,980)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    20,104 miles
    Test number
    505125892032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,124 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    17,124 miles
    Test number
    535901601132
    • NoteDamage to sidewall of offside front tyre no cords visible
    • NoteExhaust system corroding

Questions about S12 ELR

Does S12 ELR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 ELR is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 ELR?
The MOT on S12 ELR is valid until 28 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 ELR done?
S12 ELR was recorded at 54,474 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 2,436 miles a year.
Has S12 ELR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 ELR has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on S12 ELR 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 S12 ELR find?
S12 ELR passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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