Abarth 500
Red · Petrol · 2011 · 1,368 cc
6897UMOT history
6897U is a red petrol Abarth 500 first used on 30 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 71,219 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 71,219 mi
- At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 12 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,122 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 6897U
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Abarth
- Model
- 500
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,368 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 30 Dec 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
6897U was last recorded at 71,219 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 2,985 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 68,234 miles · 27 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,985 miles
- Average per year
- 4,122 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 71,219 miles
- 2025 – 68,234 miles
- 2024 – 65,936 miles
- 2023 – 62,195 miles
- 2022 – 58,776 miles
- 2021 – 52,348 miles
- 2019 – 48,506 miles
- 2018 – 44,715 miles
- 2017 – 39,501 miles
- 2016 – 34,097 miles
- 2015 – 28,310 miles
- 2014 – 23,310 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass71,219 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
19 tests since 9 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass71,219 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 71,219 miles
- Test number
- 516708493320
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,219 miles (+2,985)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,219 miles
- Test number
- 340762583367
- Repaired at testFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Pass68,234 miles (+2,298)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 68,234 miles
- Test number
- 880512470605
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
Pass65,936 miles2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 65,936 miles
- Test number
- 806746491423
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fail65,936 miles (+3,741)2 repaired2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,936 miles
- Test number
- 133185728086
- Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass62,195 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 62,195 miles
- Test number
- 114889397785
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,195 miles (+3,419)6 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,195 miles
- Test number
- 532306184251
- Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Pass58,776 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 58,776 miles
- Test number
- 958571590041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,714 miles (+6,366)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,714 miles
- Test number
- 748120820341
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Pass52,348 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 52,348 miles
- Test number
- 532727054386
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,337 miles (+3,831)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,337 miles
- Test number
- 706963669507
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass48,506 miles (+3,791)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 48,506 miles
- Test number
- 227124532169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,715 miles (+5,214)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 44,715 miles
- Test number
- 945983481492
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,501 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 39,501 miles
- Test number
- 551375973698
- AdvisorySlight noise on o/s rear wheel bearing
Fail39,500 miles (+5,403)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,500 miles
- Test number
- 187167775180
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp corroded
- AdvisorySlight noise on o/s rear wheel bearing
Pass34,097 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 34,097 miles
- Test number
- 122438726966
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,090 miles (+5,780)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,090 miles
- Test number
- 657096176212
- DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass28,310 miles (+5,000)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 28,310 miles
- Test number
- 698348973371
- 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)
Pass23,310 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 23,310 miles
- Test number
- 445753744324
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 6897U
- What vehicle is registration 6897U currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 6897U on a red petrol Abarth 500 first used on 30 Dec 2011. 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 6897U currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 6897U is valid until 25 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 6897U?
- The MOT on 6897U is valid until 25 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 6897U done?
- 6897U was recorded at 71,219 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 4,122 miles a year.
- Has 6897U ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 6897U has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on 6897U 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 6897U find?
- 6897U passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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