MOT Status
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140,455 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH corroded casings (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop missing
Rear Exhaust box corroded
Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))
Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH corroded casings (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop missing
Rear Exhaust box corroded
Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust backbox corroded
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH - inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged BOTH - perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust backbox corroded
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH - inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Boarder line - bald inner edge - middle @ 1.6mm 205/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arms/cups - BOTH (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust box corroded
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Boarder line - bald inner edge - middle @ 1.6mm 205/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arms/cups - BOTH (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust box corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
rear brake pads low
How Reliable is the Abarth 500?
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BF12 VZB is a 2012 Abarth 500 in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 BF12 VZB, 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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BF12 VZB is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 27 March 2012.
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