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E100 LAD

2012 Abarth 500

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,815 mi
Last recorded100,815 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE100 LAD
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 100,815 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 99,090 miles

surface corrosion to front and rear brake discs

surface corrosion to rear axle

Pass 1 Jun 2024 98,853 miles

corrosion to rear axle

Fail 1 Jun 2024 98,853 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion to rear axle

Pass 8 Jun 2023 84,955 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 71,886 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 61,859 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 45,927 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 38,850 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 38,827 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 35,704 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 32,309 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2017 32,308 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 21,918 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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E100 LAD is a 2012 Abarth 500 in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 E100 LAD, 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 E100 LAD registered?

E100 LAD is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 24 September 2012.

Is E100 LAD safe to buy?

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