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BL12 VYA

2012 Abarth 500

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,545 mi
Last recorded62,545 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 VYA
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 62,545 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 24 Jul 2019 62,545 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 30 Jul 2018 55,825 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 7 Jul 2017 47,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front wipers smearing

Pass 23 Jul 2016 36,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jul 2016 36,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front screen washers not working (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 23,542 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BL12 VYA is a 2012 Abarth 500 in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 BL12 VYA, 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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BL12 VYA is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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