Abarth 500
Red · Petrol · 2009 · 1,368 cc
F5 LDBMOT history
F5 LDB is a red petrol Abarth 500 first used on 26 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 85,526 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 85,526 mi
- At MOT on 31 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 14 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,124 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- F5 LDB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Abarth
- Model
- 500
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,368 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 26 Jun 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
F5 LDB was last recorded at 85,526 miles on 31 Jan 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 31 Jan 2026: 85,526 miles, lower than 89,536 miles on 28 Jan 2026.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 89,536 miles · 28 Jan 2026
- Average per year
- 5,124 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 85,526 miles
- 2025 – 89,506 miles
- 2024 – 84,603 miles
- 2023 – 81,988 miles
- 2022 – 72,082 miles
- 2021 – 61,960 miles
- 2020 – 55,810 miles
- 2019 – 51,957 miles
- 2018 – 44,014 miles
- 2017 – 34,370 miles
- 2016 – 28,018 miles
- 2015 – 25,253 miles
- 2014 – 22,668 miles
- 2013 – 19,156 miles
- 2012 – 16,063 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass85,526 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026
Nearside Front Daytime running light not working
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Tailgate cannot be opened from outside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear boot can't be opened from outside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
22 tests since 12 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass85,526 miles (-4,010)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 85,526 miles
- Test number
- 973316381120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,536 miles (+30)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,536 miles
- Test number
- 188652046437
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions BOTH (5.2.3 (i))
Fail89,506 miles (+4,903)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,506 miles
- Test number
- 343075732035
- MajorCentral Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner Wishbone Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner wishbone Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass84,603 miles (+2,615)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 84,603 miles
- Test number
- 277140951033
- AdvisoryBoth front shock absorbers in poor condition
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle rusting
Pass81,988 miles (+25)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 81,988 miles
- Test number
- 156175646982
- AdvisoryNearside Front Daytime running light not working
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryTailgate cannot be opened from outside
Fail81,963 miles (+9,881)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,963 miles
- Test number
- 778556235271
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Daytime running light not working
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryTailgate cannot be opened from outside
Pass72,082 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 72,082 miles
- Test number
- 690847752787
- AdvisoryRear boot can't be opened from outside
Fail72,080 miles (+10,120)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,080 miles
- Test number
- 818818885388
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear boot can't be opened from outside
Pass61,960 miles (+6,150)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 61,960 miles
- Test number
- 854019895232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,810 miles (+32)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 55,810 miles
- Test number
- 323559747263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,778 miles (+3,821)2 major1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,778 miles
- Test number
- 501802660273
- MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
Pass51,957 miles (+73)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 51,957 miles
- Test number
- 981526963906
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail51,884 miles (+7,870)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,884 miles
- Test number
- 410005738352
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension beam corroding
Pass44,014 miles (+9,644)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 44,014 miles
- Test number
- 411035367006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,370 miles (+6,352)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 34,370 miles
- Test number
- 188092303679
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,018 miles (+2,765)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 28,018 miles
- Test number
- 415582573262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,253 miles (+2,585)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 25,253 miles
- Test number
- 247965464757
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,668 miles (+3,512)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 22,668 miles
- Test number
- 387564934283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,156 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 19,156 miles
- Test number
- 148951063120
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail19,156 miles (+3,093)1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 19,156 miles
- Test number
- 166561463156
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass16,063 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 16,063 miles
- Test number
- 236484792126
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Fail16,063 miles1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 16,063 miles
- Test number
- 847844792102
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Questions about F5 LDB
- Does F5 LDB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F5 LDB is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on F5 LDB?
- The MOT on F5 LDB is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has F5 LDB done?
- F5 LDB was recorded at 85,526 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2026, an average of 5,124 miles a year.
- Has F5 LDB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. F5 LDB has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on F5 LDB ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Jan 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on F5 LDB find?
- F5 LDB passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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