CarVerify

Free Car Check

L17 YNB

2015 Abarth 500

Red Diesel 2179cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

91,361 mi
Last recorded91,361 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Abarth 50038,565 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Abarth
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL17 YNB
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 91,361 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2025 54,384 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 81,526 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 81,376 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 52,853 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 78,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 41,707 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 41,407 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 71,062 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 37,431 miles

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 64,202 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 64,200 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 64,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 31,041 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 61,835 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 29,112 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 6 Jul 2020 57,387 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 27,855 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 27,855 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 39,169 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 39,169 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2019 22,947 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 22,727 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 16,895 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 10,485 miles

How Reliable is the Abarth 500?

Based on 88,456 MOT tests across 6,683 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
4,666
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
6,683
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,205
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 599
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 523
Full Abarth 500 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L17 YNB is a 2015 Abarth 500 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 2015 Abarth 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 38,565 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Abarth 500 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,205 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L17 YNB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Abarth 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 11 years old, this Abarth 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L17 YNB?

You can check the full history of L17 YNB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L17 YNB registered?

L17 YNB is a 2015 Abarth 500, first registered on 3 March 2015.

Is L17 YNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L17 YNB shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L17 YNB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L17 YNB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.