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Abarth 500

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,368 cc

W18 BERMOT history

W18 BER is a black petrol Abarth 500 first used on 1 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 60,913 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2027
Mileage
60,913 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,990 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W18 BER
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Abarth
Model
500
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,368 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W18 BER was last recorded at 60,913 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 2,189 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,724 miles · 13 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,189 miles
Average per year
2,990 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 60,913 miles
  • 2025 – 58,724 miles
  • 2024 – 56,799 miles
  • 2023 – 54,526 miles
  • 2022 – 52,782 miles
  • 2021 – 49,694 miles
  • 2020 – 47,040 miles
  • 2019 – 46,646 miles
  • 2018 – 44,992 miles
  • 2017 – 39,634 miles
  • 2016 – 34,848 miles
  • 2015 – 30,396 miles
  • 2014 – 24,771 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,913 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm 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.

  • Rear exhaust box corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front brake pads and discs worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,913 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    60,913 miles
    Test number
    286508889631
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail60,913 miles (+2,189)3 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,913 miles
    Test number
    227627079967
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass58,724 miles (+1,925)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    58,724 miles
    Test number
    710298325829
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass56,799 miles (+2,273)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    56,799 miles
    Test number
    365019453802
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass54,526 miles (+1,744)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    54,526 miles
    Test number
    808889797699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass52,782 miles (+3,088)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    52,782 miles
    Test number
    317440497887
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ! On inner edge and 3mm over 3/4 of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass49,694 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    49,694 miles
    Test number
    272052850588
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryWiper blades catching

  8. Fail49,694 miles (+2,654)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,694 miles
    Test number
    934149226091
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryWiper blades catching

  9. Pass47,040 miles (+394)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    47,040 miles
    Test number
    194938390592
    • AdvisoryFront Upper BOTH ! Front suspension top mounts have movement in them

  10. Pass46,646 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    46,646 miles
    Test number
    843002347243
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  11. Fail46,646 miles (+1,654)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,646 miles
    Test number
    479501323820
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  12. Pass44,992 miles (+5,358)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    44,992 miles
    Test number
    298130068241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,634 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    39,634 miles
    Test number
    138693194765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail39,630 miles (+4,782)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,630 miles
    Test number
    937054946809
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up fluid and still not working (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened really poor condition (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass34,848 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    34,848 miles
    Test number
    154786576205
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wear bars and badly worn on edges
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads and discs worn

  16. Pass34,848 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    34,848 miles
    Test number
    104272639374
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads and discs worn

  17. Fail34,848 miles (+4,452)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,848 miles
    Test number
    840798933894
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads and discs worn
    • AdvisoryFront tyre badly worn edges and on wear bars

  18. Pass30,396 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    30,396 miles
    Test number
    312829751598
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads and discs low
    • AdvisoryFront tyres badly worn on edges
    • AdvisoryFront wheel rims dented
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads low

  19. Fail30,396 miles (+5,625)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,396 miles
    Test number
    628439368210
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads and discs low
    • AdvisoryFront tyres badly worn on edges
    • AdvisoryFront wheel rims dented
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads low

  20. Pass24,771 miles7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    24,771 miles
    Test number
    449718544220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail24,771 miles1 failure3 repaired7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,771 miles
    Test number
    749408944225
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about W18 BER

Does W18 BER currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W18 BER is valid until 20 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on W18 BER?
The MOT on W18 BER is valid until 20 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W18 BER done?
W18 BER was recorded at 60,913 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 2,990 miles a year.
Has W18 BER ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W18 BER has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on W18 BER 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 W18 BER find?
W18 BER passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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