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CE12 OAU

2012 Abarth 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,475 mi
Last recorded73,475 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2022
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 OAU
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2022 73,475 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 72,143 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2019 61,446 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Apr 2019 61,443 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Mar 2018 51,877 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 43,426 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 11 Mar 2016 34,303 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 26,313 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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CE12 OAU is a 2012 Abarth 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CE12 OAU, 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 CE12 OAU registered?

CE12 OAU is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is CE12 OAU safe to buy?

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