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DE12 WEF

2012 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

36,955 mi
Last recorded36,955 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 WEF
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 36,955 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 36,353 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 36,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative arm snapped (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2024 34,557 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 34,214 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 32,478 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 32,478 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively damaged n/s rear handbrake bracket broken (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 32,470 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 31,440 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 31,440 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 28,353 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 24,875 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 21,731 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 21,731 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2017 17,695 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 12,074 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 7,389 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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DE12 WEF is a 2012 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DE12 WEF, 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 DE12 WEF registered?

DE12 WEF is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is DE12 WEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE12 WEF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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