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Abarth 500

White · Petrol · 2010 · 1,368 cc

X42 FALMOT history

X42 FAL is a white petrol Abarth 500 first used on 1 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 30,410 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
30,410 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
X42 FAL
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
1 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X42 FAL was last recorded at 30,410 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 2,052 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Feb 2022: 24,287 miles, lower than 99,765 miles on 10 Dec 2020.

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
28,358 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,052 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 30,410 miles
  • 2025 – 28,358 miles
  • 2024 – 25,972 miles
  • 2023 – 24,626 miles
  • 2022 – 24,293 miles
  • 2020 – 99,765 miles
  • 2019 – 96,579 miles
  • 2018 – 91,535 miles
  • 2016 – 77,451 miles
  • 2015 – 68,915 miles
  • 2014 – 68,290 miles
  • 2013 – 50,908 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass30,410 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged Both side damaged on inner side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Daytime running light not working

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi damaged and leaking slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

17 tests since 31 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass30,410 miles (+2,052)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    30,410 miles
    Test number
    723392605177
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged Both side damaged on inner side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Daytime running light not working

  2. Pass28,358 miles (+2,386)4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    28,358 miles
    Test number
    539797923471
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass25,972 miles (+1,346)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    25,972 miles
    Test number
    297302199192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass24,626 miles (+333)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    24,626 miles
    Test number
    417575914155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass24,293 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    24,293 miles
    Test number
    196650254693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail24,287 miles (-75,478)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,287 miles
    Test number
    108462999132
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEmission test aborted due to the possible risk of engine over heating
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass99,765 miles (+3,186)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    99,765 miles
    Test number
    106303448119
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Pass96,579 miles (+5,044)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    96,579 miles
    Test number
    947784242988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass91,535 miles (+413)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    91,535 miles
    Test number
    622237627520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail91,122 miles (+13,671)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,122 miles
    Test number
    544005049247
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing tempry cap fitted (7.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users inner plastic arch insecure (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired hose insecure (3.6.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired brake hose insecure (3.6.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

  11. Pass77,451 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    77,451 miles
    Test number
    101501306128
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi damaged and leaking slightly (7.1.2)

  12. Fail77,451 miles (+8,536)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,451 miles
    Test number
    496287733580
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported exhaust clamp missing between centre and rear sections (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired brake hose mounting brake broken (3.6.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement upper (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired brake hose mounting bracket broken (3.6.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi damaged and leaking slightly (7.1.2)

  13. Pass68,915 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    68,915 miles
    Test number
    410910051159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  14. Fail68,913 miles (+623)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,913 miles
    Test number
    450191563804
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  15. Pass68,290 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    68,290 miles
    Test number
    615371154274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail61,686 miles (+10,778)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,686 miles
    Test number
    897121854229
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass50,908 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    50,908 miles
    Test number
    558353043235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front inner steering rack joint

Questions about X42 FAL

Does X42 FAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X42 FAL is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on X42 FAL?
The MOT on X42 FAL is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X42 FAL done?
X42 FAL was recorded at 30,410 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026.
Has X42 FAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X42 FAL has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on X42 FAL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Feb 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X42 FAL find?
X42 FAL passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 4 more.

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