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Abarth 500

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,368 cc

RJG 296MOT history

RJG 296 is a white petrol Abarth 500 first used on 16 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 88,395 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 May 2027
Mileage
88,395 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,273 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RJG 296
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Abarth
Model
500
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,368 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
16 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

RJG 296 was last recorded at 88,395 miles on 12 May 2026, 56 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,339 miles · 8 May 2026
Between the last two tests
56 miles
Average per year
5,273 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,395 miles
  • 2025 – 82,978 miles
  • 2024 – 68,465 miles
  • 2023 – 63,023 miles
  • 2022 – 53,505 miles
  • 2021 – 50,869 miles
  • 2020 – 49,472 miles
  • 2019 – 45,683 miles
  • 2018 – 41,164 miles
  • 2017 – 39,550 miles
  • 2016 – 35,626 miles
  • 2015 – 29,475 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,395 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Slight corrosion on front shock absorbers.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Slight surface corrosion on rear axle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Surface corrosion on front coil springs.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Both front tyres worn on inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 10 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,395 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2027
    Odometer
    88,395 miles
    Test number
    880543768371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail88,339 miles (+5,361)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,339 miles
    Test number
    394199034222
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive beam axle all over (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass82,978 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2026
    Odometer
    82,978 miles
    Test number
    506108870670
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail82,976 miles (+14,511)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,976 miles
    Test number
    110050894022
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass68,465 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2025
    Odometer
    68,465 miles
    Test number
    437246404811
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail68,465 miles (+5,442)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,465 miles
    Test number
    153831638143
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass63,023 miles (+9,518)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2024
    Odometer
    63,023 miles
    Test number
    788467495914
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  8. Pass53,505 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    53,505 miles
    Test number
    808081645073
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on front shock absorbers.
    • AdvisorySlight surface corrosion on rear axle
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on front coil springs.

  9. Fail53,503 miles (+2,634)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,503 miles
    Test number
    815343344894
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on front shock absorbers.
    • AdvisorySlight surface corrosion on rear axle
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on front coil springs.

  10. Pass50,869 miles (+1,397)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    50,869 miles
    Test number
    256675027916
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre going out of shape

  11. Pass49,472 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    49,472 miles
    Test number
    623036814964
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside door exterior handle insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre going out of shape

  12. Fail49,472 miles (+3,789)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,472 miles
    Test number
    344219536337
    • MajorShock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both side rear (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside door exterior handle insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre going out of shape

  13. Pass45,683 miles (+4,519)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    45,683 miles
    Test number
    926999492526
    • AdvisoryBoth side rear tyres going out of shape

  14. Pass41,164 miles (+1,614)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    41,164 miles
    Test number
    334395457577
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroding
    • AdvisoryWindscreen wipers catching slightly

  15. Pass39,550 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    39,550 miles
    Test number
    198512579137
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  16. Fail39,550 miles (+3,924)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,550 miles
    Test number
    404885395091
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  17. Pass35,626 miles (+6,151)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    35,626 miles
    Test number
    961674174597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    29,475 miles
    Test number
    195629565091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail29,475 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,475 miles
    Test number
    547559265068
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Questions about RJG 296

What vehicle is registration RJG 296 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RJG 296 on a white petrol Abarth 500 first used on 16 Jan 2012. 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 RJG 296 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RJG 296 is valid until 11 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on RJG 296?
The MOT on RJG 296 is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RJG 296 done?
RJG 296 was recorded at 88,395 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 5,273 miles a year.
Has RJG 296 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RJG 296 has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2026.
Has the mileage on RJG 296 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 RJG 296 find?
RJG 296 passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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