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BF12 VYR

2012 Abarth 500

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,688 mi
Last recorded55,688 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 VYR
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 55,688 miles

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 13 May 2025 52,703 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 52,699 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 49,800 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 47,239 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 47,011 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 46,986 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 46,958 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 46,786 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 45,610 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 41,621 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 37,396 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 30,145 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2015 30,131 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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BF12 VYR is a 2012 Abarth 500 in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BF12 VYR, 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 BF12 VYR registered?

BF12 VYR is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is BF12 VYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 VYR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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