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F5 LVE

2012 Abarth 500

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,068 mi
Last recorded80,068 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF5 LVE
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 80,068 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 71,702 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 65,931 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 64,033 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 59,150 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 59,150 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 52,385 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 38,270 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 32,674 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 28,565 miles

Advise, nearside front tyre wall slightly damaged

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 28,565 miles

Advise, nearside front tyre wall slightly damaged

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 26,665 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 26,665 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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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F5 LVE is a 2012 Abarth 500 in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 F5 LVE, 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 F5 LVE registered?

F5 LVE is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is F5 LVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F5 LVE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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