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Abarth 500

Red · Petrol · 2014 · 1,368 cc

J8 FAFMOT history

J8 FAF is a red petrol Abarth 500 first used on 17 Jun 2014. Its MOT expired on 25 Oct 2026 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 61,418 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Oct 2026
Mileage
61,418 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2025
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,431 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 FAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Abarth
Model
500
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,368 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
17 Jun 2014
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 FAF was last recorded at 61,418 miles on 20 Oct 2025, 6,774 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
54,644 miles · 22 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
6,774 miles
Average per year
5,431 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 61,418 miles
  • 2024 – 54,644 miles
  • 2023 – 48,932 miles
  • 2022 – 43,951 miles
  • 2021 – 39,191 miles
  • 2020 – 33,009 miles
  • 2019 – 24,464 miles
  • 2018 – 19,456 miles
  • 2017 – 15,736 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,418 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside front fog lamp inoperativeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

11 tests since 23 May 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,418 miles (+6,774)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    61,418 miles
    Test number
    316447997176
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside front fog lamp inoperative

  2. Pass54,644 miles (+5,712)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    54,644 miles
    Test number
    801538069851
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside front fog lamp inoperative

  3. Pass48,932 miles (+4,981)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    48,932 miles
    Test number
    912168609653
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Pass43,951 miles (+4,760)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    43,951 miles
    Test number
    429779052579
    • AdvisoryBoth nearside and offside front tyres inner edges of tread area worn low

  5. Pass39,191 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    39,191 miles
    Test number
    864504658349
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working

  6. Fail39,191 miles (+6,182)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,191 miles
    Test number
    581767500029
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working

  7. Pass33,009 miles (+8,545)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    33,009 miles
    Test number
    725941897149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight damage on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside front fog not working
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both worn and slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass24,464 miles (+5,008)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    24,464 miles
    Test number
    911591336181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass19,456 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    19,456 miles
    Test number
    708309840274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail19,456 miles (+3,720)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,456 miles
    Test number
    520464486650
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  11. Pass15,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    15,736 miles
    Test number
    651996136343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 FAF

Does J8 FAF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J8 FAF expired on 25 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J8 FAF?
The MOT on J8 FAF expired on 25 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J8 FAF done?
J8 FAF was recorded at 61,418 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2025, an average of 5,431 miles a year.
Has J8 FAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 FAF has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on J8 FAF 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 J8 FAF find?
J8 FAF passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2025 with 6 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside; nearside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside, and 3 more.

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