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Abarth 500

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,368 cc

L31 LXYMOT history

L31 LXY is a grey petrol Abarth 500 first used on 28 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 123,849 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
123,849 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,742 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 LXY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Abarth
Model
500
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,368 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
28 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 LXY was last recorded at 123,849 miles on 13 Oct 2025, 6,272 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,577 miles · 28 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
6,272 miles
Average per year
6,742 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 123,849 miles
  • 2024 – 117,577 miles
  • 2023 – 111,314 miles
  • 2022 – 105,224 miles
  • 2021 – 99,408 miles
  • 2020 – 93,603 miles
  • 2019 – 87,390 miles
  • 2018 – 82,336 miles
  • 2017 – 72,164 miles
  • 2016 – 67,765 miles
  • 2015 – 59,973 miles
  • 2014 – 52,955 miles
  • 2013 – 42,633 miles
  • 2012 – 35,873 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,849 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear beam axle corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 25 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,849 miles (+6,272)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    123,849 miles
    Test number
    623416560199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass117,577 miles (+188)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    117,577 miles
    Test number
    129484193070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail117,389 miles (+6,075)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,389 miles
    Test number
    691444591315
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened on beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass111,314 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    111,314 miles
    Test number
    674353765031
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear beam axle corroded

  5. Fail111,314 miles (+6,090)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,314 miles
    Test number
    183245824856
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear beam axle corroded

  6. Pass105,224 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    105,224 miles
    Test number
    624658668546
    • AdvisoryOffside windscreen washer could be better
    • AdvisoryEngine area oily underneath

  7. Fail105,221 miles (+5,813)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,221 miles
    Test number
    436758190922
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside windscreen washer could be better
    • AdvisoryEngine area oily underneath
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps emit slightly unclear beams

  8. Pass99,408 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    99,408 miles
    Test number
    762038065061
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer layer corroded

  9. Fail99,408 miles (+5,805)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,408 miles
    Test number
    673203311918
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer layer corroded

  10. Pass93,603 miles (+6,213)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    93,603 miles
    Test number
    934832222627
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass87,390 miles (+5,054)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    87,390 miles
    Test number
    267407235190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass82,336 miles (+10,172)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    82,336 miles
    Test number
    810571016779
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass72,164 miles (+4,399)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    72,164 miles
    Test number
    945102835595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass67,765 miles (+7,792)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    67,765 miles
    Test number
    559565623196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass59,973 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    59,973 miles
    Test number
    719695491063
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment and offside front (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryChild seats fitted
    • AdvisoryGear box oil leak

  16. Fail59,973 miles (+7,018)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,973 miles
    Test number
    149874260092
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and offside (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment and offside front (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryChild seats fitted
    • AdvisoryGear box oil leak

  17. Pass52,955 miles (+10,322)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    52,955 miles
    Test number
    459166094208
    • 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)
    • NoteExhaust backbox corroded
    • NoteN/s/r flexible hose mounting damaged

  18. Pass42,633 miles (+6,760)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    42,633 miles
    Test number
    826116593245
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass35,873 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    35,873 miles
    Test number
    148269762230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L31 LXY

Does L31 LXY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 LXY is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L31 LXY?
The MOT on L31 LXY is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L31 LXY done?
L31 LXY was recorded at 123,849 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2025, an average of 6,742 miles a year.
Has L31 LXY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 LXY has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L31 LXY 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 L31 LXY find?
L31 LXY passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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