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Abarth 500

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,368 cc

T500 JHUMOT history

T500 JHU is a grey petrol Abarth 500 first used on 9 Dec 2009. Its MOT expired on 14 Feb 2026 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 127,108 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Feb 2026
Mileage
127,108 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,022 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 JHU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Abarth
Model
500
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,368 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
9 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T500 JHU was last recorded at 127,108 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 1,752 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,356 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,752 miles
Average per year
7,022 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,108 miles
  • 2025 – 125,356 miles
  • 2024 – 122,048 miles
  • 2023 – 115,410 miles
  • 2022 – 110,623 miles
  • 2021 – 106,979 miles
  • 2020 – 99,961 miles
  • 2019 – 91,262 miles
  • 2018 – 84,922 miles
  • 2016 – 73,741 miles
  • 2015 – 62,598 miles
  • 2014 – 53,872 miles
  • 2013 – 44,449 miles
  • 2012 – 33,826 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail127,108 miles
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • 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 Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake cable insecure

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Undertray not fully secure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 4 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail127,108 miles (+1,752)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,108 miles
    Test number
    233785094821
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass125,356 miles (+3,308)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    125,356 miles
    Test number
    490790064078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass122,048 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    122,048 miles
    Test number
    312499600446
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front day running light out
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail122,046 miles (+6,636)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,046 miles
    Test number
    189591200881
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front day running light out
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass115,410 miles (+4)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    115,410 miles
    Test number
    943200371627
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Mounting support broken (1.1.15 (a))

  6. Fail115,406 miles (+4,783)7 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,406 miles
    Test number
    117348019017
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Mounting support broken (1.1.15 (a))

  7. Pass110,623 miles (+3,644)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    110,623 miles
    Test number
    784814240848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass106,979 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    106,979 miles
    Test number
    626281417652
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  9. Fail106,977 miles (+7,016)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,977 miles
    Test number
    386668351136
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass99,961 miles (+8,699)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    99,961 miles
    Test number
    956600052395
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  11. Pass91,262 miles (+82)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    91,262 miles
    Test number
    535359790774
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside inner cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front ball joint boot deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail91,180 miles (+6,258)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,180 miles
    Test number
    597581239089
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable insecure parking brake (1.1.15 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass84,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    84,922 miles
    Test number
    938923192811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail84,922 miles (+11,181)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,922 miles
    Test number
    566928561185
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass73,741 miles (+11,143)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    73,741 miles
    Test number
    456090692852
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  16. Pass62,598 miles (+8,726)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    62,598 miles
    Test number
    719091680449
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass53,872 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    53,872 miles
    Test number
    796456634394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail53,844 miles (+9,395)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,844 miles
    Test number
    308585234343
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass44,449 miles (+10,623)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    44,449 miles
    Test number
    847536713372
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNsf tyre wearing low
    • NoteOsf tyre wearing low

  20. Pass33,826 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    33,826 miles
    Test number
    909149432342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 JHU

Does T500 JHU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T500 JHU expired on 14 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T500 JHU?
The MOT on T500 JHU expired on 14 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T500 JHU done?
T500 JHU was recorded at 127,108 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 7,022 miles a year.
Has T500 JHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 JHU has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T500 JHU 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 T500 JHU find?
T500 JHU failed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 8 major defects and 3 advisories: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; nearside front position lamp not working, and 8 more.

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