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Abarth 500

White · Petrol · 2009 · 1,368 cc

T121 ARGMOT history

T121 ARG is a white petrol Abarth 500 first used on 6 Nov 2009. Its MOT expired on 12 Feb 2025 and it has passed 7 of 12 MOT tests, with 54,011 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Feb 2025
Mileage
54,011 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2024
MOT tests
12
7 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,671 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T121 ARG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Abarth
Model
500
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,368 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
6 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T121 ARG was last recorded at 54,011 miles on 13 Feb 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,011 miles · 12 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,671 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 54,011 miles
  • 2017 – 52,025 miles
  • 2016 – 40,938 miles
  • 2015 – 35,776 miles
  • 2014 – 31,482 miles
  • 2013 – 27,204 miles
  • 2012 – 23,811 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,011 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear axle corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 24 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,011 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    54,011 miles
    Test number
    605885332587
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  2. Fail54,011 miles (+1,986)1 dangerous5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,011 miles
    Test number
    256995718486
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Inner Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  3. Pass52,025 miles (+11,087)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    52,025 miles
    Test number
    325042755559
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  4. Pass40,938 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    40,938 miles
    Test number
    301555435362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail40,938 miles (+5,162)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,938 miles
    Test number
    737559451675
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  6. Pass35,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    35,776 miles
    Test number
    367392156781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail35,776 miles (+4,294)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,776 miles
    Test number
    857090879911
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  8. Pass31,482 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    31,482 miles
    Test number
    628379204319
    • NoteOuter skins on rear exhaust box corroded

  9. Fail31,482 miles (+4,278)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,482 miles
    Test number
    189818604375
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOuter skins on rear exhaust box corroded

  10. Pass27,204 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    27,204 miles
    Test number
    385966093269
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded and worn

  11. Fail27,204 miles (+3,393)1 failure3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,204 miles
    Test number
    309305093420
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded and worn
    • NoteOffside rear tyre twisted on inside edge

  12. Pass23,811 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    23,811 miles
    Test number
    537618892274
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Questions about T121 ARG

Does T121 ARG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T121 ARG expired on 12 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T121 ARG?
The MOT on T121 ARG expired on 12 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T121 ARG done?
T121 ARG was recorded at 54,011 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2024, an average of 2,671 miles a year.
Has T121 ARG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T121 ARG has failed 5 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on T121 ARG 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 T121 ARG find?
T121 ARG passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2024 with 6 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin both side; nearside front upper macpherson strut ball joint has slight play; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 3 more.

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