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Abarth 500

White · Petrol · 2010 · 1,368 cc

T500 SSEMOT history

T500 SSE is a white petrol Abarth 500 first used on 21 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 71,411 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Mar 2027
Mileage
71,411 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,713 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 SSE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Abarth
Model
500
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,368 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
21 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 SSE was last recorded at 71,411 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 4,997 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,414 miles · 24 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,997 miles
Average per year
3,713 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,411 miles
  • 2025 – 66,414 miles
  • 2024 – 58,439 miles
  • 2023 – 54,101 miles
  • 2022 – 49,556 miles
  • 2021 – 43,291 miles
  • 2020 – 39,842 miles
  • 2019 – 39,465 miles
  • 2018 – 38,720 miles
  • 2017 – 37,069 miles
  • 2016 – 35,011 miles
  • 2015 – 32,770 miles
  • 2014 – 30,404 miles
  • 2013 – 22,943 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,411 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Axel corroded

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.

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Axle beam corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Steering lock not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 18 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,411 miles (+4,997)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    71,411 miles
    Test number
    938021564862
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Axel corroded
  2. Pass66,414 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    66,414 miles
    Test number
    702809112882
    • AdvisoryRear axle has slight corrosion
  3. Fail66,412 miles (+7,973)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,412 miles
    Test number
    240351173354
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle beam corroded
  4. Pass58,439 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    58,439 miles
    Test number
    616752635502
    • MinorSteering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. Fail58,438 miles (+4,337)6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,438 miles
    Test number
    523267753936
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MinorSteering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. Pass54,101 miles (+4,545)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    54,101 miles
    Test number
    584875854279
    • AdvisoryRear Axle beam corroded
  7. Pass49,556 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    49,556 miles
    Test number
    511923910593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail49,553 miles (+6,262)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,553 miles
    Test number
    328817292736
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass43,291 miles (+3,449)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    43,291 miles
    Test number
    111796725382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass39,842 miles (+377)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    39,842 miles
    Test number
    372946123267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  11. Pass39,465 miles (+745)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    39,465 miles
    Test number
    934099185057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass38,720 miles (+1,651)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    38,720 miles
    Test number
    390228617138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,069 miles (+2,058)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    37,069 miles
    Test number
    686111167300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,011 miles (+2,241)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    35,011 miles
    Test number
    837366120444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,770 miles (+2,366)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    32,770 miles
    Test number
    718457245056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail30,404 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,404 miles
    Test number
    627703244094
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  17. Pass30,404 miles (+7,461)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    30,404 miles
    Test number
    898743744068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass22,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    22,943 miles
    Test number
    907209243086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 SSE

Does T500 SSE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 SSE is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 SSE?
The MOT on T500 SSE is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 SSE done?
T500 SSE was recorded at 71,411 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 3,713 miles a year.
Has T500 SSE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 SSE has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T500 SSE 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 SSE find?
T500 SSE passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut in sidewall; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear axel corroded.

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