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V17 LPE

2012 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,432 mi
Last recorded86,432 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV17 LPE
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 86,432 miles

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

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

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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 81,293 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 75,631 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 67,961 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 67,961 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 65,763 miles

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 28 Feb 2020 63,738 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 62,614 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 62,614 miles

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 53,085 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 39,313 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 39,311 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 28,991 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 28,919 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 21,526 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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V17 LPE is a 2012 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V17 LPE, 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 V17 LPE registered?

V17 LPE is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 9 February 2012.

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