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Abarth 595

Red · Petrol · 2017 · 1,368 cc

278 XPMOT history

278 XP is a red petrol Abarth 595 first used on 1 Mar 2017. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 15,268 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

278 XP red Abarth 595 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Abarth 595, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
15,268 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,332 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
278 XP
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Abarth
Model
595
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,368 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
1 Mar 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

278 XP was last recorded at 15,268 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 1,310 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
13,958 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,310 miles
Average per year
1,332 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 15,268 miles
  • 2025 – 13,958 miles
  • 2024 – 12,961 miles
  • 2023 – 11,765 miles
  • 2022 – 10,210 miles
  • 2021 – 7,579 miles
  • 2020 – 6,601 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass15,268 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

9 tests since 17 Feb 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass15,268 miles (+1,310)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    15,268 miles
    Test number
    611437350589
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass13,958 miles (+997)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    13,958 miles
    Test number
    428150156996
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass12,961 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    12,961 miles
    Test number
    656940484587
    • 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))
  4. Fail12,961 miles (+1,196)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,961 miles
    Test number
    252053807255
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass11,765 miles (+88)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    11,765 miles
    Test number
    186871797882
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. Fail11,677 miles (+1,467)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,677 miles
    Test number
    586690800185
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass10,210 miles (+2,631)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    10,210 miles
    Test number
    484568654549
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring components
  8. Pass7,579 miles (+978)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    7,579 miles
    Test number
    307400924346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass6,601 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    6,601 miles
    Test number
    197598761155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 278 XP

What vehicle is registration 278 XP currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 278 XP on a red petrol Abarth 595 first used on 1 Mar 2017. 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 278 XP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 278 XP is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 278 XP?
The MOT on 278 XP is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 278 XP done?
278 XP was recorded at 15,268 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 1,332 miles a year.
Has 278 XP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 278 XP has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on 278 XP 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 278 XP find?
278 XP passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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