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Abarth 500

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,368 cc

T18 TSWMOT history

T18 TSW is a red petrol Abarth 500 first used on 24 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 55,939 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
55,939 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
11 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,758 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T18 TSW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Abarth
Model
500
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,368 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
24 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T18 TSW was last recorded at 55,939 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,936 miles · 27 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
3,758 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,939 miles
  • 2025 – 54,165 miles
  • 2024 – 51,801 miles
  • 2023 – 49,473 miles
  • 2022 – 46,234 miles
  • 2020 – 44,203 miles
  • 2019 – 41,233 miles
  • 2018 – 35,461 miles
  • 2017 – 27,640 miles
  • 2016 – 20,004 miles
  • 2015 – 15,474 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,939 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025

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 exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Windscreen washer not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side of the discs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on the arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 23 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,939 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    55,939 miles
    Test number
    877322496150
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail55,936 miles (+1,771)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,936 miles
    Test number
    892531771393
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass54,165 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    54,165 miles
    Test number
    896287528735
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side of the discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on the arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail54,165 miles (+2,364)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,165 miles
    Test number
    434331321059
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed large cracking on the inner edges with cords showing - 205/40zr17 84w Maxxis Victra z3 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side of the discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on the arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass51,801 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    51,801 miles
    Test number
    421013835966
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked and perished/advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail51,801 miles (+2,328)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,801 miles
    Test number
    905954012889
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked and perished/advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass49,473 miles (+54)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    49,473 miles
    Test number
    685481706304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail49,419 miles (+3,185)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,419 miles
    Test number
    814968659743
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass46,234 miles (+12)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    46,234 miles
    Test number
    778875784548
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  10. Fail46,222 miles (+2,019)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,222 miles
    Test number
    647404536463
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  11. Pass44,203 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    44,203 miles
    Test number
    571377296285
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

  12. Fail44,188 miles (+2,955)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,188 miles
    Test number
    556936478487
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

  13. Pass41,233 miles (+5,772)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    41,233 miles
    Test number
    783269871915
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

  14. Pass35,461 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    35,461 miles
    Test number
    458599952967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail35,459 miles (+7,819)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,459 miles
    Test number
    669488443132
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/40/zr17/84w pirelli (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/40/zr17/84w pirelli (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass27,640 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    27,640 miles
    Test number
    441814042646
    • AdvisoryNear side front tyre damaged on outer wall

  17. Fail27,636 miles (+7,632)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,636 miles
    Test number
    354086603384
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNear side front tyre damaged on outer wall

  18. Pass20,004 miles (+4,530)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    20,004 miles
    Test number
    592531915884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass15,474 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    15,474 miles
    Test number
    540036407577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T18 TSW

Does T18 TSW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T18 TSW is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T18 TSW?
The MOT on T18 TSW is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T18 TSW done?
T18 TSW was recorded at 55,939 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 3,758 miles a year.
Has T18 TSW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T18 TSW has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T18 TSW 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 T18 TSW find?
T18 TSW passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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