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SB61 LLW

2012 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

69,613 mi
Last recorded69,613 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB61 LLW
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 69,613 miles

some corrosion to discs

Fail 10 Oct 2025 69,613 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

some corrosion to discs

Pass 6 Oct 2023 68,078 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 68,078 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 65,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 65,995 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 64,195 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 62,126 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 59,178 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 54,785 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 54,784 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 48,345 miles

rear tyres wearing on the inner edges

Pass 31 Mar 2017 33,510 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 33,500 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 30,038 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 24,968 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 24,892 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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SB61 LLW is a 2012 Abarth 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SB61 LLW, 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

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What year was SB61 LLW registered?

SB61 LLW is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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