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BD12 HLU

2012 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,339 mi
Last recorded64,339 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 HLU
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 64,339 miles

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower spring mountings corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 56,631 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 56,628 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 47,182 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 45,135 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 45,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 40,265 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 12 Nov 2020 40,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Jul 2019 35,546 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 35,524 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 35,455 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 34,619 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2015 29,481 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 May 2015 29,481 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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BD12 HLU is a 2012 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BD12 HLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD12 HLU registered?

BD12 HLU is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 18 June 2012.

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The MOT history for BD12 HLU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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