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DL12 ONO

2012 Abarth 500

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

57,272 mi
Last recorded57,272 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL12 ONO
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 57,272 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 57,270 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 55,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has cuts in the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 55,453 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure bracket broke off (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure bracket broke off (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has cuts in the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 49,992 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 45,636 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 41,276 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear spring cups (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust casing corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2019 41,276 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts brake pad warning wire (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear spring cups (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust casing corroded

nearside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 20 Jul 2018 33,931 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and reaR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 28,511 miles

oil around both inner cv gaiters (no obvious splits)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 22,789 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

Fail 29 Jul 2016 22,789 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

both front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 31 Jul 2015 16,659 miles

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

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 ONO is a 2012 Abarth 500 in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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