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Abarth 595

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,368 cc

L5 MMUMOT history

L5 MMU is a white petrol Abarth 595 first used on 31 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 63,967 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
63,967 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,818 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 MMU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Abarth
Model
595
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,368 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 MMU was last recorded at 63,967 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Oct 2025: 63,967 miles, lower than 69,720 miles on 11 Nov 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
63,967 miles · 24 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,818 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 63,967 miles
  • 2024 – 69,720 miles
  • 2023 – 57,368 miles
  • 2022 – 53,921 miles
  • 2021 – 50,818 miles
  • 2020 – 48,155 miles
  • 2019 – 47,559 miles
  • 2018 – 37,945 miles
  • 2017 – 28,371 miles
  • 2016 – 18,118 miles
  • 2015 – 16,601 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,967 miles
  • AdvisoryALL REAR SUSPENSION CORRODEDRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front slight play in top mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 29 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,967 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    63,967 miles
    Test number
    808433579799
    • AdvisoryALL REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Fail63,967 miles (-5,753)9 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,967 miles
    Test number
    746073063488
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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 Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryALL REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass69,720 miles (+9,001)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    69,720 miles
    Test number
    568220980280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Fail60,719 miles (+3,351)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,719 miles
    Test number
    773529031670
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass57,368 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    57,368 miles
    Test number
    585364987856
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in top mount
  6. Fail57,367 miles (+3,446)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,367 miles
    Test number
    268128533426
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in top mount
  7. Pass53,921 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    53,921 miles
    Test number
    508683787501
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/40/17 84w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail53,920 miles (+3,102)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,920 miles
    Test number
    369967393836
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/40/17 84w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass50,818 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    50,818 miles
    Test number
    367372191410
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Fail50,817 miles (+2,662)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,817 miles
    Test number
    334635079509
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass48,155 miles (+596)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    48,155 miles
    Test number
    930304203859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,559 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    47,559 miles
    Test number
    244003129070
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  13. Fail47,559 miles (+9,614)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,559 miles
    Test number
    542083771674
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass37,945 miles (+9,574)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    37,945 miles
    Test number
    686937425907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,371 miles (+10,253)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    28,371 miles
    Test number
    115717609915
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass18,118 miles (+1,517)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    18,118 miles
    Test number
    752204537452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass16,601 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    16,601 miles
    Test number
    865152096181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail16,596 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,596 miles
    Test number
    562250247988
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/40zr17 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outer sidewall. (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about L5 MMU

Does L5 MMU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 MMU is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L5 MMU?
The MOT on L5 MMU is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 MMU done?
L5 MMU was recorded at 63,967 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 4,818 miles a year.
Has L5 MMU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 MMU has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L5 MMU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Oct 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L5 MMU find?
L5 MMU passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with 7 advisories: all rear suspension corroded; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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