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L500 LNM

2012 Abarth 500

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

89,932 mi
Last recorded89,932 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL500 LNM
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 89,932 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 89,925 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 1.37% (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 81,081 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 73,770 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 64,265 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 55,608 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 56,536 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 51,395 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 47,779 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 42,416 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 42,416 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 35,976 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 28,755 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 May 2017 28,754 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Apr 2016 21,634 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 18,012 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 17,838 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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L500 LNM is a 2012 Abarth 500 in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 L500 LNM, 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 L500 LNM registered?

L500 LNM is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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