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Abarth 500

White · Petrol · 2009 · 1,368 cc

T26 ABRMOT history

T26 ABR is a white petrol Abarth 500 first used on 1 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 92,546 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
92,546 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,856 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T26 ABR
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
1 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T26 ABR was last recorded at 92,546 miles on 12 Jun 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Jun 2026: 92,542 miles, lower than 105,838 miles on 10 Jul 2025.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
92,542 miles · 11 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
4,856 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,546 miles
  • 2025 – 105,838 miles
  • 2024 – 102,649 miles
  • 2023 – 98,943 miles
  • 2022 – 94,898 miles
  • 2021 – 89,209 miles
  • 2020 – 84,626 miles
  • 2019 – 80,840 miles
  • 2018 – 76,019 miles
  • 2017 – 70,284 miles
  • 2016 – 65,996 miles
  • 2015 – 57,807 miles
  • 2014 – 50,659 miles
  • 2013 – 38,723 miles
  • 2012 – 23,877 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,546 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 21 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,546 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    92,546 miles
    Test number
    452716044249
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Fail92,542 miles (-13,296)5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,542 miles
    Test number
    857553511088
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass105,838 miles (+9)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    105,838 miles
    Test number
    139934917956
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside on the axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail105,829 miles (+3,180)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,829 miles
    Test number
    791081975791
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside on the axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass102,649 miles (+3,706)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    102,649 miles
    Test number
    110068134110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass98,943 miles (+4,045)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    98,943 miles
    Test number
    864929882293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass94,898 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    94,898 miles
    Test number
    807970003787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail94,856 miles (+5,647)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,856 miles
    Test number
    290491583391
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass89,209 miles (+4,583)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    89,209 miles
    Test number
    801933778826
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass84,626 miles (+3,786)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    84,626 miles
    Test number
    460986896646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass80,840 miles (+120)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    80,840 miles
    Test number
    348781171451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail80,720 miles (+4,701)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,720 miles
    Test number
    236458780104
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass76,019 miles (+5,735)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    76,019 miles
    Test number
    651677395131
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  14. Pass70,284 miles (+4,288)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    70,284 miles
    Test number
    279639932086
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake needs slight adjustment

  15. Pass65,996 miles (+8,189)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2017
    Odometer
    65,996 miles
    Test number
    471759145221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,807 miles (+7,148)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    57,807 miles
    Test number
    966651925135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,659 miles (+11,936)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    50,659 miles
    Test number
    357349404175
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear exhaust starting to corrode

  18. Pass38,723 miles (+14,846)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    38,723 miles
    Test number
    325558303127
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass23,877 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2013
    Odometer
    23,877 miles
    Test number
    279982812444
    • NoteFront discs worn close to limit

Questions about T26 ABR

Does T26 ABR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T26 ABR is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T26 ABR?
The MOT on T26 ABR is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T26 ABR done?
T26 ABR was recorded at 92,546 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026, an average of 4,856 miles a year.
Has T26 ABR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T26 ABR has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T26 ABR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Jun 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T26 ABR find?
T26 ABR passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with 6 advisories: central stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted, and 3 more.

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