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Abarth 500

White · Petrol · 2013 · 1,368 cc

T31 RJLMOT history

T31 RJL is a white petrol Abarth 500 first used on 30 Sept 2013. Its MOT expired on 4 Feb 2026 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 72,166 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Feb 2026
Mileage
72,166 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,583 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T31 RJL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Abarth
Model
500
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,368 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
30 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T31 RJL was last recorded at 72,166 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 9,734 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Jul 2018: 24,771 miles, lower than 93,418 miles on 29 Jul 2017.

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
62,432 miles · 5 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
9,734 miles
Average per year
5,583 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,166 miles
  • 2025 – 62,432 miles
  • 2023 – 57,375 miles
  • 2022 – 53,990 miles
  • 2021 – 44,287 miles
  • 2020 – 38,856 miles
  • 2019 – 32,168 miles
  • 2018 – 24,771 miles
  • 2017 – 93,418 miles
  • 2016 – 16,393 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail72,166 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front day time running lamp not working
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not workingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust system corroded

What MOT failures 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Advise back box outter skin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

11 tests since 27 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail72,166 miles (+9,734)2 dangerous11 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,166 miles
    Test number
    868844413950
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front day time running lamp not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust system corroded

  2. Pass62,432 miles (+5,057)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    62,432 miles
    Test number
    872115569505
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass57,375 miles (+3,385)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    57,375 miles
    Test number
    798644143529
    • AdvisoryFront BOTH N/S & O/S DAY LIGHTS NOT WORKING
    • AdvisoryOffside Front FOG LAMP NOT WORKING
    • AdvisoryRear EXHAUST BACK BOX CASING CORRODED

  4. Pass53,990 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    53,990 miles
    Test number
    406859178127
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryAdvise back box outter skin

  5. Fail53,988 miles (+9,701)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,988 miles
    Test number
    185930962021
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryAdvise back box outter skin

  6. Pass44,287 miles (+5,431)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    44,287 miles
    Test number
    157179558383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass38,856 miles (+6,688)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    38,856 miles
    Test number
    449636784764
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass32,168 miles (+7,397)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    32,168 miles
    Test number
    994606642701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass24,771 miles (-68,647)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    24,771 miles
    Test number
    430888199549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass93,418 miles (+77,025)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    93,418 miles
    Test number
    321397639450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass16,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    16,393 miles
    Test number
    604053053394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T31 RJL

Does T31 RJL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T31 RJL expired on 4 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T31 RJL?
The MOT on T31 RJL expired on 4 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T31 RJL done?
T31 RJL was recorded at 72,166 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 5,583 miles a year.
Has T31 RJL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T31 RJL has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T31 RJL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Jul 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T31 RJL find?
T31 RJL failed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 2 dangerous defects, 11 major defects and 10 advisories: offside rear tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside and offside; front tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle., and 20 more.

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