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88,758 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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LOWER PLASTIC ENGINE COVER/UNDERTRAY LOOSE, BUT SECURE
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
OSF DAYTIME RUNNING LAMP NOT WORKING
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER OUTER CASING CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim too high NSF AND OSF (4.1.2 (a))
LOWER PLASTIC ENGINE COVER/UNDERTRAY LOOSE, BUT SECURE
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
OSF DAYTIME RUNNING LAMP NOT WORKING
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER OUTER CASING CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust system corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear axle corroded
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishes also slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing uneven on inner edge - 205/40R17 (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust backbox outer casing deteriorated
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock upper bush separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock upper bush separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust backbox outer casing deteriorated
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner driveshaft gaiter deteriorated
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
exhaust backbox outer casing deteriorated
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner driveshaft gaiter deteriorated
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working side/parking light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
exhaust backbox outer casing deteriorated
both front tyre's worn on inner edge's
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit and mishaped.205/40zr1784wxl (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm tread depth and mishaped (5.2.3 (e))
both front tyre's worn on inner edge's
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm tread depth legal limit 1.6mm.205/40zr1784w pirelli pzero (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing making a slight noise
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
engine management light on
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front tyre has a cut on outer rim protector.205/40zr1784w
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front tyre has a cut on outer rim protector.205/40zr1784w
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid DONE (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Abarth 500?
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L3 MUP is a 2012 Abarth 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 L3 MUP, 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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L3 MUP is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 31 March 2012.
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