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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass95,511 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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.
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. Pass53,789 miles (+5,635)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    53,789 miles
    Test number
    532706337332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass48,154 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    48,154 miles
    Test number
    916319510201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. 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)
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. Pass38,642 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    38,642 miles
    Test number
    612098807038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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)
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. Pass14,969 miles (+4,103)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    14,969 miles
    Test number
    776108843235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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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