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Abarth 500

White · Petrol · 2010 · 1,368 cc

T5 VSBMOT history

T5 VSB is a white petrol Abarth 500 first used on 25 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 87,853 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Sept 2027
Mileage
87,853 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,446 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 VSB
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
25 Jun 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 VSB was last recorded at 87,853 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,853 miles · 22 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,446 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,853 miles
  • 2025 – 86,131 miles
  • 2024 – 85,875 miles
  • 2023 – 85,673 miles
  • 2021 – 85,556 miles
  • 2020 – 85,449 miles
  • 2019 – 76,971 miles
  • 2018 – 68,553 miles
  • 2017 – 53,122 miles
  • 2016 – 38,614 miles
  • 2015 – 30,156 miles
  • 2014 – 21,991 miles
  • 2013 – 15,557 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,853 miles
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryClutch pedal has play side to sideRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front spring top mount incorrectly fitted but function not impaired

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 14 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,853 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    87,853 miles
    Test number
    677058663411
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal has play side to side
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail87,853 miles (+1,722)8 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,853 miles
    Test number
    152424159023
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam lower light (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSubframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal has play side to side
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flange (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hanger cracked around weld (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass86,131 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    86,131 miles
    Test number
    240698345186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail86,129 miles (+254)2 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,129 miles
    Test number
    105421529098
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  5. Pass85,875 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    85,875 miles
    Test number
    763840518066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe slight damage
    • AdvisoryPark brake 17 %

  6. Fail85,875 miles (+202)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,875 miles
    Test number
    189098848348
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe slight damage
    • AdvisoryPark brake 17 %

  7. Pass85,673 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    85,673 miles
    Test number
    355385123564
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front spring top mount incorrectly fitted but function not impaired
    • AdvisoryGearbox resting on subframe suspect gearbox mount faulty or loose full inspection very hard

  8. Fail85,671 miles (+115)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,671 miles
    Test number
    217983979373
    • DangerousFront Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire around cat converter (6.1.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front spring top mount incorrectly fitted but function not impaired
    • AdvisoryGearbox resting on subframe suspect gearbox mount faulty or loose full inspection very hard

  9. Pass85,556 miles (+107)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    85,556 miles
    Test number
    795345085455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass85,449 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    85,449 miles
    Test number
    780255938315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail85,431 miles (+8,460)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,431 miles
    Test number
    590110865005
    • MajorCoil spring with an unsafe modification Coil springs different values on front axle (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass76,971 miles (+8,418)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    76,971 miles
    Test number
    966084208506
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass68,553 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    68,553 miles
    Test number
    113623742933
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Fail68,553 miles (+15,431)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,553 miles
    Test number
    344618046112
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass53,122 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    53,122 miles
    Test number
    365590409683
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail53,122 miles (+14,508)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,122 miles
    Test number
    845947913794
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass38,614 miles (+8,458)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    38,614 miles
    Test number
    692863678935
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs heavily worn and corroded

  18. Pass30,156 miles (+8,165)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    30,156 miles
    Test number
    515816365125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,991 miles (+46)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    21,991 miles
    Test number
    886406164193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail21,945 miles (+6,388)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,945 miles
    Test number
    496443764115
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass15,557 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    15,557 miles
    Test number
    218075263433
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T5 VSB

Does T5 VSB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 VSB is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 VSB?
The MOT on T5 VSB is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 VSB done?
T5 VSB was recorded at 87,853 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 5,446 miles a year.
Has T5 VSB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 VSB has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 VSB 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 T5 VSB find?
T5 VSB passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; clutch pedal has play side to side; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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