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Abarth 500

White · Petrol · 2010 · 1,368 cc

L1 FAAMOT history

L1 FAA is a white petrol Abarth 500 first used on 21 Dec 2010. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 133,085 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
133,085 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,316 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 FAA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Abarth
Model
500
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,368 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
21 Dec 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 FAA was last recorded at 133,085 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 2,873 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,212 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,873 miles
Average per year
9,316 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,085 miles
  • 2025 – 130,212 miles
  • 2024 – 125,679 miles
  • 2023 – 120,653 miles
  • 2022 – 110,635 miles
  • 2021 – 110,217 miles
  • 2020 – 104,381 miles
  • 2019 – 98,378 miles
  • 2018 – 85,250 miles
  • 2017 – 71,957 miles
  • 2016 – 51,114 miles
  • 2015 – 46,694 miles
  • 2014 – 33,542 miles
  • 2013 – 19,939 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,085 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 21 Nov 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,085 miles (+2,873)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    133,085 miles
    Test number
    560374357006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass130,212 miles (+4,533)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    130,212 miles
    Test number
    940785741148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass125,679 miles (+5,026)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    125,679 miles
    Test number
    986840161551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass120,653 miles (+46)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    120,653 miles
    Test number
    613873762137
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  5. Fail120,607 miles (+9,972)1 dangerous4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,607 miles
    Test number
    502123201455
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported support broken but still secure (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear hand brake cable supports broken but still secure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil level on minimum on dipstick
    • AdvisoryRear axel corroded on surface
    • AdvisoryOffside washer jet only just hitting screen, enough from nearside jet to clear screen
  6. Pass110,635 miles (+418)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    110,635 miles
    Test number
    553416551623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass110,217 miles (+631)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    110,217 miles
    Test number
    144801821845
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes perished but not detached (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front shock top mounts have play in them not excessive (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil rear shock slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front washer jet not hitting screen but enough from o/s jet to clear screen
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play slight play in rear wheel bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear axle rusty on the surface but not holed
  8. Fail109,586 miles (+5,205)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,586 miles
    Test number
    433428299488
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Reel jamming (7.1.2 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Washer jet damaged, sufficient fluid from nsf jet
    • AdvisoryRear Rear axle beam corroded
  9. Pass104,381 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    104,381 miles
    Test number
    862029428366
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear NS & OS Handbrake cable support brackets snapped
  10. Fail104,380 miles (+6,002)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,380 miles
    Test number
    719886172360
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-3 mm, Worn to 2nd layer inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear NS & OS Handbrake cable support brackets snapped
  11. Pass98,378 miles (+13,128)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    98,378 miles
    Test number
    163601135572
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides have surface rust. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass85,250 miles (+13,293)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    85,250 miles
    Test number
    978221013650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass71,957 miles (+20,843)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    71,957 miles
    Test number
    401302793568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,114 miles (+4,420)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    51,114 miles
    Test number
    475609677261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,694 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    46,694 miles
    Test number
    458862023107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail46,694 miles (+13,152)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,694 miles
    Test number
    611217702940
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  17. Pass33,542 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    33,542 miles
    Test number
    409383854453
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Fail33,542 miles (+13,603)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,542 miles
    Test number
    478323254453
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass19,939 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    19,939 miles
    Test number
    599465423355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 FAA

Does L1 FAA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 FAA is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 FAA?
The MOT on L1 FAA is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 FAA done?
L1 FAA was recorded at 133,085 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 9,316 miles a year.
Has L1 FAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 FAA has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on L1 FAA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L1 FAA find?
L1 FAA passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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