MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,079 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear wiper rubber split
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear wiper rubber split
Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer clamp rusted and weak (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear wiper rubber split
Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer clamp rusted and weak (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear wiper rubber split
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear exhaust silencer outer casing rusted
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door handle pivot defective (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear exhaust silencer outer casing rusted
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from gear box, drive shaft oil seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from gear box, drive shaft oil seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front tyre is worn on outer edges
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
o/s/f/tyre inner sidewall damaged
How Reliable is the Abarth 500?
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AO12 NMX is a 2012 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 NMX, 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 NMX registered?
AO12 NMX is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 31 July 2012.
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