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LH61 AWM

2012 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

36,233 mi
Last recorded36,233 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH61 AWM
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 36,233 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 35,292 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside front tyre some wear on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 31,315 miles

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear silencer corroded

When headlight on ,tell-tale indicators flashing on dash board

Pass 21 Aug 2023 28,534 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 26,416 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 23,870 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 23,870 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 23,273 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 22,803 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2019 22,803 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 21,442 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - 205/40 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 20,343 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 19,973 miles

dashboard has electrical fault

Pass 26 Jan 2016 18,965 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

dashboard has an electrical fault

Pass 23 Jan 2015 15,127 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LH61 AWM is a 2012 Abarth 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LH61 AWM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LH61 AWM?

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What year was LH61 AWM registered?

LH61 AWM is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is LH61 AWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LH61 AWM shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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