Abarth 500
White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,368 cc
L26 BHPMOT history
L26 BHP is a white petrol Abarth 500 first used on 22 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jun 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 86,047 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 86,047 mi
- At MOT on 24 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 10 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 3,504 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L26 BHP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Abarth
- Model
- 500
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,368 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 22 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L26 BHP was last recorded at 86,047 miles on 24 Jun 2026, 466 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 85,581 miles · 15 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 466 miles
- Average per year
- 3,504 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 86,047 miles
- 2024 – 85,581 miles
- 2022 – 82,077 miles
- 2021 – 80,379 miles
- 2020 – 77,172 miles
- 2019 – 75,034 miles
- 2018 – 71,577 miles
- 2017 – 63,090 miles
- 2016 – 56,511 miles
- 2015 – 46,637 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass86,047 miles
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch liner damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc backing plate damaged
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear both hand brake cable hanger broken
- AdvisoryExhaust flexi deteriorated
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.
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2024
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits
Major2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
12 tests since 26 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass86,047 miles (+466)5 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 86,047 miles
- Test number
- 763328037445
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch liner damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc backing plate damaged
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear both hand brake cable hanger broken
- AdvisoryExhaust flexi deteriorated
Pass85,581 miles (+31)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 85,581 miles
- Test number
- 361328235984
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail85,550 miles (+142)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,550 miles
- Test number
- 887981614480
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail85,408 miles (+3,331)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,408 miles
- Test number
- 149815353267
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass82,077 miles (+1,698)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 82,077 miles
- Test number
- 583361997922
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass80,379 miles (+3,207)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 80,379 miles
- Test number
- 545592301358
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,172 miles (+2,138)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 77,172 miles
- Test number
- 187688167493
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,034 miles (+3,457)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2020
- Odometer
- 75,034 miles
- Test number
- 654805221065
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass71,577 miles (+8,487)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2019
- Odometer
- 71,577 miles
- Test number
- 493412233962
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
Pass63,090 miles (+6,579)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2018
- Odometer
- 63,090 miles
- Test number
- 634500856742
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,511 miles (+9,874)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 56,511 miles
- Test number
- 561735386840
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,637 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 46,637 miles
- Test number
- 118615285483
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about L26 BHP
- Does L26 BHP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 BHP is valid until 23 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L26 BHP?
- The MOT on L26 BHP is valid until 23 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L26 BHP done?
- L26 BHP was recorded at 86,047 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2026, an average of 3,504 miles a year.
- Has L26 BHP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L26 BHP has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on L26 BHP 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 L26 BHP find?
- L26 BHP passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2026 with 5 minor defects and 9 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 11 more.
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