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LJ58 UUY

2008 Abarth 500

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

18,901 mi
Last recorded18,901 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ58 UUY
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 18,901 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 18,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 17,534 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 16,986 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top suspension mounting has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not 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))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 16,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDE WALL AND ON TREAD X2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive TRANSMISSION (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged BOTH SIDE'S (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 15,837 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 15,544 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 1,368 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 14,050 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 12,428 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 10,752 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 9,322 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 9,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 8,680 miles

o/s/f tyre uneven wear

Pass 8 Feb 2013 7,541 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Feb 2012 6,447 miles

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

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

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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LJ58 UUY is a 2008 Abarth 500 in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 LJ58 UUY, 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 18 years old, this Abarth 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ58 UUY registered?

LJ58 UUY is a 2008 Abarth 500, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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