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BL12 VYB

2012 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

26,349 mi
Last recorded26,349 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 VYB
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 26,349 miles

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor broken

Nearside Front washer jet poor spray pattern

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear coil spring not located properly in spring seat

Offside Front Inner driveshaft leaking grease

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2025 26,349 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor broken

Nearside Front washer jet poor spray pattern

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear coil spring not located properly in spring seat

Offside Front Inner driveshaft leaking grease

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

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

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

daytime running lamps not working

Pass 10 Oct 2024 25,285 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front into rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear coil spring not seated properly in lower coil spring pan

Offside Front Inner driveshaft joint leaking grease

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))

drl lamps not working

gearbox oily

nearside front brake pad wiring broken

Fail 10 Oct 2024 25,285 miles

drl lamps not working

gearbox oily

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front into rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear coil spring not seated properly in lower coil spring pan

Offside Front Inner driveshaft joint leaking grease

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))

nearside front brake pad wiring broken

Pass 9 Oct 2023 24,489 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material undersealant coating starting to swell in both front to rear meatal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive gearbox oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewalls have underinflation damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear coil spring not seated properly in lower spring pan

Nearside washer jet partially blocked

Offside DRL not working

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

grease leaking past offside inner driveshaft joint

Pass 23 Aug 2022 22,015 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes to both rear wheels corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 21,812 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 20,249 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 19,253 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 18,353 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 17,746 miles

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

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

Roof not closed completely

Pass 29 Oct 2015 15,330 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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BL12 VYB is a 2012 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BL12 VYB, 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 VYB is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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