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AO12 MVZ

2012 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,965 mi
Last recorded72,965 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 MVZ
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 72,965 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 68,490 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 68,465 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 62,339 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2023 61,763 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2022 60,048 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 58,176 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 51,682 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 44,002 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 36,151 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 29,347 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 23,116 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 23,116 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 15,741 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 15,741 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

centre rear view mirror missing

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 MVZ is a 2012 Abarth 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MVZ, 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 MVZ registered?

AO12 MVZ is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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