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L30 FMR

2012 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,429 mi
Last recorded60,429 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL30 FMR
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 60,429 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2026 60,314 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 55,172 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 49,057 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Jan 2024 48,991 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 44,218 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 41,540 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 28,847 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside daytime running light not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 23,415 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear clamp (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 Dec 2015 18,443 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
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L30 FMR is a 2012 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Abarth 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 48,139 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 L30 FMR, 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 14 years old, this Abarth 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L30 FMR registered?

L30 FMR is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 24 September 2012.

Is L30 FMR safe to buy?

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