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DL12 OLK

2012 Abarth 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

88,568 mi
Last recorded88,568 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL12 OLK
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 88,568 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 88,568 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 74,197 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 73,688 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 62,470 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 60,724 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 60,301 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 54,599 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 49,215 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view n/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 43,530 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 41,118 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 39,557 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 39,557 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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DL12 OLK is a 2012 Abarth 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DL12 OLK, 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 DL12 OLK registered?

DL12 OLK is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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