
Abarth 500
Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,368 cc
LL08 SARMOT history
LL08 SAR is a grey petrol Abarth 500 first used on 1 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 7 Feb 2025 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 95,511 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Feb 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Feb 2025
- Mileage
- 95,511 mi
- At MOT on 8 Feb 2024
- MOT tests
- 19
- 12 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 7,382 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL08 SAR
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Abarth
- Model
- 500
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,368 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 1 Sept 2009
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Feb 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Feb 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL08 SAR was last recorded at 95,511 miles on 8 Feb 2024, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 95,504 miles · 2 Feb 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 7 miles
- Average per year
- 7,382 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 95,511 miles
- 2023 – 88,302 miles
- 2022 – 82,319 miles
- 2021 – 71,899 miles
- 2019 – 58,728 miles
- 2018 – 53,789 miles
- 2017 – 48,154 miles
- 2016 – 38,642 miles
- 2014 – 21,364 miles
- 2013 – 14,969 miles
- 2012 – 10,866 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryExhaust flexi in poor condition.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))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.
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2017
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Full MOT history
19 tests since 21 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass95,511 miles (+7)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 95,511 miles
- Test number
- 220775301768
- AdvisoryExhaust flexi in poor condition.
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail95,504 miles (+7,202)11 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,504 miles
- Test number
- 623078509587
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split open. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split open. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust flexi in poor condition.
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass88,302 miles (+5,983)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 88,302 miles
- Test number
- 172357194296
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass82,319 miles (+10,420)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 82,319 miles
- Test number
- 736052393899
- AdvisoryExhaust flexi webbing damaged.
- AdvisorySlight play in N/S/F upper strut mount.
Pass71,899 miles (+21)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 71,899 miles
- Test number
- 695180348848
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail71,878 miles (+13,150)6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,878 miles
- Test number
- 991136234800
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass58,728 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 58,728 miles
- Test number
- 186694038328
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking cable support bracket broken, operation not affected.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail58,728 miles (+4,939)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,728 miles
- Test number
- 194747344829
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking cable support bracket broken, operation not affected.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass53,789 miles (+5,635)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 53,789 miles
- Test number
- 532706337332
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,154 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 48,154 miles
- Test number
- 916319510201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,154 miles (+2,275)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,154 miles
- Test number
- 544041839028
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Pass45,879 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2018
- Odometer
- 45,879 miles
- Test number
- 109475160478
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail45,878 miles (+7,236)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,878 miles
- Test number
- 271881279063
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
- FailureRear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass38,642 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 38,642 miles
- Test number
- 612098807038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,638 miles (+17,274)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,638 miles
- Test number
- 412024070163
- FailureBody insecure and dangerous to other road users exhaust back box outer casing (6.1.B.1b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass21,364 miles (+43)2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 21,364 miles
- Test number
- 377066844458
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteRear exhaust corroded
Fail21,321 miles (+6,352)1 failure4 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,321 miles
- Test number
- 416355244244
- FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- NoteRear exhaust corroded
Pass14,969 miles (+4,103)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 14,969 miles
- Test number
- 776108843235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,866 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 10,866 miles
- Test number
- 169654632299
- NoteNearside and offside rear tyres worn bald on inner edges and on 2mm
Questions about LL08 SAR
- Does LL08 SAR currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LL08 SAR expired on 7 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LL08 SAR?
- The MOT on LL08 SAR expired on 7 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LL08 SAR done?
- LL08 SAR was recorded at 95,511 miles at its MOT on 8 Feb 2024, an average of 7,382 miles a year.
- Has LL08 SAR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL08 SAR has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2024.
- Has the mileage on LL08 SAR 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 LL08 SAR find?
- LL08 SAR passed its latest MOT on 8 Feb 2024 with 4 advisories: exhaust flexi in poor condition.; exhaust noisy; offside front road wheel slightly distorted, and 1 more.
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