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Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
Front Suspension has slight play in top mount
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
Front Suspension has slight play in top mount
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
rear silencer deteriorating
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Abarth 500?
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DE12 WEX is a 2012 Abarth 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 DE12 WEX, 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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DE12 WEX is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 12 May 2012.
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