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Abarth 500

Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,368 cc

T321 METMOT history

T321 MET is a grey petrol Abarth 500 first used on 4 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 96,272 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
96,272 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,827 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T321 MET
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Abarth
Model
500
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,368 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
4 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T321 MET was last recorded at 96,272 miles on 31 Jan 2026, 9,689 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,583 miles · 18 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
9,689 miles
Average per year
4,827 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,272 miles
  • 2025 – 86,583 miles
  • 2022 – 82,877 miles
  • 2021 – 78,251 miles
  • 2020 – 75,037 miles
  • 2019 – 72,490 miles
  • 2018 – 67,733 miles
  • 2017 – 59,896 miles
  • 2016 – 49,356 miles
  • 2015 – 44,295 miles
  • 2014 – 40,858 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,272 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 25 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,272 miles (+9,689)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    96,272 miles
    Test number
    492791458009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass86,583 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    86,583 miles
    Test number
    296727979886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail86,581 miles (+3,704)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,581 miles
    Test number
    974097193689
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass82,877 miles (+4,626)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    82,877 miles
    Test number
    690928846266
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass78,251 miles (+3,214)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    78,251 miles
    Test number
    922628960235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass75,037 miles (+2,547)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    75,037 miles
    Test number
    720268785405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass72,490 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    72,490 miles
    Test number
    836896904014
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  8. Fail72,490 miles (+4,757)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,490 miles
    Test number
    853302199635
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  9. Pass67,733 miles (+13)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    67,733 miles
    Test number
    319972468696
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer clamp corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded.

  10. Fail67,720 miles (+7,824)4 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,720 miles
    Test number
    588558023448
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge. (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer clamp corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded.

  11. Pass59,896 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    59,896 miles
    Test number
    896447696490
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  12. Fail59,896 miles (+10,540)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,896 miles
    Test number
    803748062141
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  13. Pass49,356 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    49,356 miles
    Test number
    808362171901
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box outer skin corroded

  14. Fail49,356 miles (+5,061)1 failure2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,356 miles
    Test number
    973937776585
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box outer skin corroded

  15. Pass44,295 miles (+3,437)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    44,295 miles
    Test number
    246578325493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,858 miles (+2,185)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    40,858 miles
    Test number
    985701914264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,673 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    38,673 miles
    Test number
    549096254028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail38,673 miles1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,673 miles
    Test number
    989726854044
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about T321 MET

Does T321 MET currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T321 MET is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T321 MET?
The MOT on T321 MET is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T321 MET done?
T321 MET was recorded at 96,272 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2026, an average of 4,827 miles a year.
Has T321 MET ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T321 MET has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T321 MET 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 T321 MET find?
T321 MET passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 4 more.

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