
Fiat Coupe
Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc
T596 ELPMOT history
T596 ELP is a black petrol Fiat Coupe first used on 29 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Sept 2026 and it has passed 15 of 29 MOT tests, with 133,485 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 133,485 mi
- At MOT on 4 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 29
- 15 passed · 14 failed
- Per year
- 3,809 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T596 ELP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- Coupe
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 29 Jul 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T596 ELP was last recorded at 133,485 miles on 4 Sept 2025, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 133,470 miles · 10 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 15 miles
- Average per year
- 3,809 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 133,485 miles
- 2024 – 132,926 miles
- 2023 – 132,917 miles
- 2022 – 132,914 miles
- 2021 – 132,513 miles
- 2019 – 130,158 miles
- 2017 – 128,557 miles
- 2016 – 124,235 miles
- 2014 – 118,899 miles
- 2013 – 113,624 miles
- 2012 – 109,101 miles
- 2011 – 103,680 miles
- 2010 – 94,499 miles
- 2009 – 88,514 miles
- 2008 – 81,994 miles
- 2007 – 72,628 miles
- 2006 – 59,624 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
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.
Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Dangerous4 MOTs, 2007–2017
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2012
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
29 tests since 15 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass133,485 miles (+15)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 133,485 miles
- Test number
- 916058638778
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Fail133,470 miles (+544)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,470 miles
- Test number
- 338029481851
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front cv boot touching the osf drop link on full lock
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass132,926 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2025
- Odometer
- 132,926 miles
- Test number
- 791468257234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail132,917 miles (+3)4 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,917 miles
- Test number
- 315594146868
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
- MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryUNDER VEHICLE COVER IN HEAVY UNDERSEALING
Fail132,914 miles (+401)7 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,914 miles
- Test number
- 468827489244
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL CORRODED (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL JACKING POINT (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass132,513 miles (+11)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 132,513 miles
- Test number
- 103028605898
- AdvisoryFloor pans outer sills starting to corrode
Fail132,502 miles (+2,344)6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,502 miles
- Test number
- 363881765724
- MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFloor pans outer sills starting to corrode
Pass130,158 miles (+16)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 130,158 miles
- Test number
- 944189713338
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre becoming perished and cracked
Fail130,142 miles (+5)1 major2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,142 miles
- Test number
- 372470079489
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Fail130,137 miles (+1,580)2 major2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,137 miles
- Test number
- 132090593318
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass128,557 miles (+36)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 128,557 miles
- Test number
- 973129943690
- AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail128,521 miles (+4,286)3 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,521 miles
- Test number
- 521048168627
- FailureFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion floor to sill (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass124,235 miles (+7)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 124,235 miles
- Test number
- 342926854656
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)
Fail124,228 miles (+5,329)5 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,228 miles
- Test number
- 986123164662
- FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
- FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)
Pass118,899 miles (+5,275)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 118,899 miles
- Test number
- 788620194272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,624 miles (+28)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 113,624 miles
- Test number
- 946644793228
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Fail113,596 miles (+4,495)4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,596 miles
- Test number
- 315149283228
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass109,101 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 109,101 miles
- Test number
- 398941692472
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,101 miles (+5,421)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,101 miles
- Test number
- 386109682461
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass103,680 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 103,680 miles
- Test number
- 228719921355
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail103,680 miles (+9,181)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,680 miles
- Test number
- 325619921310
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass94,499 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 94,499 miles
- Test number
- 923085630303
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,499 miles (+5,985)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,499 miles
- Test number
- 393613930344
- DangerousNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass88,514 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 88,514 miles
- Test number
- 454671219395
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,514 miles (+6,520)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,514 miles
- Test number
- 490417309375
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Pass81,994 miles (+9,366)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 81,994 miles
- Test number
- 783167428372
- 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)
Pass72,628 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 72,628 miles
- Test number
- 434363327450
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,619 miles (+12,995)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,619 miles
- Test number
- 401350727489
- FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass59,624 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 59,624 miles
- Test number
- 584925006139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T596 ELP
- Does T596 ELP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T596 ELP expired on 3 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T596 ELP?
- The MOT on T596 ELP expired on 3 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T596 ELP done?
- T596 ELP was recorded at 133,485 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2025, an average of 3,809 miles a year.
- Has T596 ELP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T596 ELP has failed 14 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on T596 ELP 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 T596 ELP find?
- T596 ELP passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; exhaust noisy.
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