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DS61 DSV

2012 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,784 mi
Last recorded51,784 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 DSV
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 51,784 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 51,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2017 38,328 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 24,177 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 17,630 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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DS61 DSV is a 2012 Abarth 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DS61 DSV, 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 DS61 DSV registered?

DS61 DSV is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 29 February 2012.

Is DS61 DSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS61 DSV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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