2012 Abarth 500 1.4L Petrol · LM12 SVY
2012 Abarth 500 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 31 May 2012. Recorded mileage 96,409 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- ABARTH 500
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,409 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LM12 SVY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2026
- 96,409 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM12 SVY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Abarth 500 (LM12 SVY) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
LM12 SVY Mileage History
- 19/06/202373,360 mi
- 19/06/202373,363 mi+3 mi
- 21/06/202481,200 mi+7,837 mi
- 27/06/202589,694 mi+8,494 mi
- 26/06/202696,409 mi+6,715 mi
Average of roughly 7,631 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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