Abarth 500
White · Petrol · 2010 · 1,368 cc
L5 FOBMOT history
L5 FOB is a white petrol Abarth 500 first used on 24 Apr 2010. Its MOT expired on 9 Jun 2025 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 70,060 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Jun 2025
- Mileage
- 70,060 mi
- At MOT on 29 May 2024
- MOT tests
- 18
- 12 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,619 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L5 FOB
- 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
- 24 Apr 2010
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Jun 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 29 May 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
L5 FOB was last recorded at 70,060 miles on 29 May 2024, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 19 Feb 2018: 45,324 miles, lower than 45,328 miles on 14 Feb 2018.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 70,047 miles · 28 May 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 13 miles
- Average per year
- 4,619 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 70,060 miles
- 2023 – 65,133 miles
- 2022 – 62,383 miles
- 2021 – 60,271 miles
- 2020 – 57,907 miles
- 2019 – 50,879 miles
- 2018 – 45,324 miles
- 2017 – 39,297 miles
- 2016 – 32,722 miles
- 2015 – 27,171 miles
- 2014 – 20,740 miles
- 2013 – 18,721 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass70,060 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear exhaust corroding
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Rear park lever cable brackets broken cables still supported
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
18 tests since 17 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass70,060 miles (+13)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 70,060 miles
- Test number
- 576719452992
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail70,047 miles (+4,914)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,047 miles
- Test number
- 497794538150
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass65,133 miles (+2,750)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 65,133 miles
- Test number
- 196204398503
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,383 miles (+2,112)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 62,383 miles
- Test number
- 808241964916
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass60,271 miles (+21)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 60,271 miles
- Test number
- 518779063589
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
Fail60,250 miles (+2,343)7 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,250 miles
- Test number
- 244069657050
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop insecure
Pass57,907 miles (+7,028)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 57,907 miles
- Test number
- 245435305867
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass50,879 miles (+5,555)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 50,879 miles
- Test number
- 202469849934
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
Pass45,324 miles (-4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 45,324 miles
- Test number
- 606446420390
- AdvisoryRear exhaust corroding
- AdvisoryRear park lever cable brackets broken cables still supported
Fail45,328 miles (+6,031)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,328 miles
- Test number
- 362000766121
- FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust corroding
- AdvisoryRear park lever cable brackets broken cables still supported
Pass39,297 miles (+52)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 39,297 miles
- Test number
- 403548429773
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail39,245 miles (+6,523)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,245 miles
- Test number
- 828615772996
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass32,722 miles (+5,551)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 32,722 miles
- Test number
- 473340917963
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass27,171 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 27,171 miles
- Test number
- 905836375093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,159 miles (+6,419)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,159 miles
- Test number
- 115185775080
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass20,740 miles (+2,019)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 20,740 miles
- Test number
- 108253644416
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteNearside inner c.v boot and gearbox area very greasy/oily c.v boot secure
Pass18,721 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 18,721 miles
- Test number
- 466038803147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail18,721 miles1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 18,721 miles
- Test number
- 626527303145
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteADVICE both side front tyre wearing inner edge
Questions about L5 FOB
- Does L5 FOB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L5 FOB expired on 9 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L5 FOB?
- The MOT on L5 FOB expired on 9 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L5 FOB done?
- L5 FOB was recorded at 70,060 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2024, an average of 4,619 miles a year.
- Has L5 FOB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L5 FOB has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2024.
- Has the mileage on L5 FOB ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Feb 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L5 FOB find?
- L5 FOB passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2024 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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