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BD12 HPE

2012 Abarth 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

64,671 mi
Last recorded64,671 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 HPE
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 64,671 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 64,671 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 57,711 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 51,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 7 Jun 2019 48,348 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 46,598 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 43,532 miles

Both front windscreen wiper blades split and smear but not quite to point of failure

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 31,079 miles

Hub covers fitted engine cover sill covers & under trays

Pass 2 Jul 2015 21,918 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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BD12 HPE is a 2012 Abarth 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BD12 HPE, 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 BD12 HPE registered?

BD12 HPE is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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