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Abarth 500

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,368 cc

Y17 RCTMOT history

Y17 RCT is a red petrol Abarth 500 first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 89,160 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
89,160 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,726 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y17 RCT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Abarth
Model
500
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,368 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y17 RCT was last recorded at 89,160 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,160 miles · 14 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,726 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,160 miles
  • 2025 – 87,456 miles
  • 2024 – 84,643 miles
  • 2023 – 79,582 miles
  • 2022 – 74,570 miles
  • 2021 – 69,562 miles
  • 2020 – 67,479 miles
  • 2019 – 54,799 miles
  • 2018 – 40,884 miles
  • 2017 – 37,476 miles
  • 2016 – 31,919 miles
  • 2015 – 25,764 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,160 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 20 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,160 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    89,160 miles
    Test number
    700582512305
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  2. Fail89,160 miles (+1,704)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,160 miles
    Test number
    522698233644
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  3. Pass87,456 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    87,456 miles
    Test number
    850268550555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail87,456 miles (+2,813)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,456 miles
    Test number
    101185098812
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joins (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass84,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    84,643 miles
    Test number
    217057755559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail84,643 miles (+5,061)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,643 miles
    Test number
    917501286599
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative leveling sensor linkage broken (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
  7. Pass79,582 miles (+5,012)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    79,582 miles
    Test number
    274519801832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass74,570 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    74,570 miles
    Test number
    991899271951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail74,556 miles (+4,994)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,556 miles
    Test number
    141129049926
    • DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to leaks (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at all clamps (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  10. Pass69,562 miles (+2,083)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    69,562 miles
    Test number
    867173652571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass67,479 miles (+12,680)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    67,479 miles
    Test number
    711622813494
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *top mount* (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass54,799 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    54,799 miles
    Test number
    274345483161
    • MinorHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))
  13. Fail54,799 miles (+13,915)1 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,799 miles
    Test number
    295102602304
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))
  14. Pass40,884 miles (+3,408)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    40,884 miles
    Test number
    330144660942
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
  15. Pass37,476 miles (+5,557)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    37,476 miles
    Test number
    263064843303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,919 miles (+6,155)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    31,919 miles
    Test number
    805532288120
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  17. Pass25,764 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    25,764 miles
    Test number
    158272485017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail25,760 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,760 miles
    Test number
    766079275090
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about Y17 RCT

Does Y17 RCT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y17 RCT is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y17 RCT?
The MOT on Y17 RCT is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y17 RCT done?
Y17 RCT was recorded at 89,160 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 5,726 miles a year.
Has Y17 RCT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y17 RCT has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on Y17 RCT 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 Y17 RCT find?
Y17 RCT passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: brake disc worn, but not excessively both front; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear on inner faces; offside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect.

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