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Abarth 500

White and Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,368 cc

LS12 UTEMOT history

LS12 UTE is a white and black petrol Abarth 500 first used on 30 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 80,593 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Sept 2027
Mileage
80,593 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,084 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 UTE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Abarth
Model
500
Colour
White and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,368 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 UTE was last recorded at 80,593 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 2,338 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,255 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,338 miles
Average per year
4,084 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,593 miles
  • 2025 – 78,255 miles
  • 2024 – 76,408 miles
  • 2023 – 74,484 miles
  • 2022 – 71,592 miles
  • 2021 – 69,074 miles
  • 2020 – 67,241 miles
  • 2019 – 63,735 miles
  • 2018 – 57,243 miles
  • 2017 – 52,362 miles
  • 2016 – 43,566 miles
  • 2015 – 34,139 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,593 miles
  • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test items on mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Axle corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

17 tests since 23 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,593 miles (+2,338)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    80,593 miles
    Test number
    356814416242
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test items on mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Pass78,255 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    78,255 miles
    Test number
    548029735557
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Silencer outer skin corroded

  3. Fail78,255 miles (+1,847)1 dangerous3 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,255 miles
    Test number
    148191489997
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Silencer outer skin corroded

  4. Pass76,408 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    76,408 miles
    Test number
    135888285006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail76,407 miles (+1,923)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,407 miles
    Test number
    181042431901
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Upper mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass74,484 miles1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    74,484 miles
    Test number
    177993903804
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer sidewalls cracking and damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 also cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail74,484 miles (+2,892)1 repaired1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,484 miles
    Test number
    217098943328
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer sidewalls cracking and damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 also cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass71,592 miles (+2,518)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    71,592 miles
    Test number
    311543284661
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on the outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on the outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass69,074 miles (+1,833)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    69,074 miles
    Test number
    177127290851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass67,241 miles (+3,506)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    67,241 miles
    Test number
    449689633426
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box corroded

  11. Pass63,735 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    63,735 miles
    Test number
    322924334602
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Fail63,731 miles (+6,488)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,731 miles
    Test number
    975586080662
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  13. Pass57,243 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    57,243 miles
    Test number
    864997690008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre has outer sidewall kerb damage.
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Fail57,242 miles (+4,880)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,242 miles
    Test number
    723345484352
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205 40 17, inner sidewall, (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre has outer sidewall kerb damage.
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Pass52,362 miles (+8,796)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    52,362 miles
    Test number
    436043355029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,566 miles (+9,427)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    43,566 miles
    Test number
    412222350416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,139 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    34,139 miles
    Test number
    238103215498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 UTE

Does LS12 UTE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 UTE is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 UTE?
The MOT on LS12 UTE is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 UTE done?
LS12 UTE was recorded at 80,593 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 4,084 miles a year.
Has LS12 UTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 UTE has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LS12 UTE 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 LS12 UTE find?
LS12 UTE passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: driver's view items removed from driver's view prior to test items on mirror; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear upper shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 2 more.

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