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Abarth 500

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,368 cc

V7 DLSMOT history

V7 DLS is a grey petrol Abarth 500 first used on 31 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 69,795 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
69,795 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,536 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V7 DLS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Abarth
Model
500
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,368 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V7 DLS was last recorded at 69,795 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 4,299 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Sept 2017: 42,877 miles, lower than 60,941 miles on 2 Sept 2016.

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
65,496 miles · 17 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,299 miles
Average per year
3,536 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,795 miles
  • 2025 – 65,496 miles
  • 2024 – 61,031 miles
  • 2023 – 57,704 miles
  • 2022 – 55,014 miles
  • 2021 – 52,562 miles
  • 2020 – 50,822 miles
  • 2019 – 48,574 miles
  • 2018 – 45,357 miles
  • 2017 – 42,877 miles
  • 2016 – 60,941 miles
  • 2015 – 33,692 miles
  • 2014 – 27,184 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,795 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear suspension 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.

  • Rear axle corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

18 tests since 17 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,795 miles (+4,299)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    69,795 miles
    Test number
    170810201200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

  2. Pass65,496 miles (+4,465)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    65,496 miles
    Test number
    462256913996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass61,031 miles (+3,327)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    61,031 miles
    Test number
    450964919049
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  4. Pass57,704 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    57,704 miles
    Test number
    914196878614
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  5. Fail57,704 miles (+2,690)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,704 miles
    Test number
    481536798315
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  6. Pass55,014 miles (+2,452)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    55,014 miles
    Test number
    179197305451
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  7. Pass52,562 miles (+1,740)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    52,562 miles
    Test number
    684318671042
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass50,822 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    50,822 miles
    Test number
    508345711257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail50,822 miles1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,822 miles
    Test number
    455223159161
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

  10. Fail50,822 miles (+2,248)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,822 miles
    Test number
    951895203781
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

  11. Pass48,574 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    48,574 miles
    Test number
    774423645622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail48,574 miles (+3,217)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,574 miles
    Test number
    122371699864
    • Repaired at testHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass45,357 miles (+2,480)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    45,357 miles
    Test number
    334422623005
    • AdvisoryBrake discs corroded front and rear

  14. Pass42,877 miles (-18,064)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    42,877 miles
    Test number
    720669671196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,941 miles (+27,249)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    60,941 miles
    Test number
    614010395928
    • AdvisoryBrake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Possible broken spring due to compression of spring can not be sure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryShockabsorbers at rear top bush deteriated

  16. Pass33,692 miles (+6,508)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    33,692 miles
    Test number
    823873296695
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass27,184 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    27,184 miles
    Test number
    836841864231
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  18. Fail27,184 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,184 miles
    Test number
    809310864285
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about V7 DLS

Does V7 DLS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V7 DLS is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V7 DLS?
The MOT on V7 DLS is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V7 DLS done?
V7 DLS was recorded at 69,795 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 3,536 miles a year.
Has V7 DLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V7 DLS has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on V7 DLS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Sept 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V7 DLS find?
V7 DLS passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 5 more.

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