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AO12 LWF

2012 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,067 mi
Last recorded39,067 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 LWF
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 8 Apr 2025 39,067 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 34,906 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 30,052 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 27,799 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 24,547 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 22,517 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 16,090 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 10,670 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 9,585 miles

How Reliable is the Abarth 500?

Based on 88,456 MOT tests across 6,683 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
4,666
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
6,683
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,205
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 599
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 523
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AO12 LWF is a 2012 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Abarth 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 48,139 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Abarth 500 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,205 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO12 LWF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Abarth 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Abarth 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AO12 LWF registered?

AO12 LWF is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is AO12 LWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 LWF shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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