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AP12 AAX

2012 Abarth 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

51,623 mi
Last recorded51,623 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 AAX
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 51,623 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 50,037 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 48,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 46,750 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 46,750 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 38,149 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 38,147 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 34,708 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a slight cracks from the inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn low (strong advice) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box slightly sound noisy

both front brake discs scored/worn+lipped from the inner face

both rear coil springs rusted

rear suspension components rusted

Pass 27 Jun 2019 30,601 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 27,378 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 22,944 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 17,876 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 11,853 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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AP12 AAX is a 2012 Abarth 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AP12 AAX, 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 AP12 AAX registered?

AP12 AAX is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is AP12 AAX safe to buy?

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