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DY12 YVE

2012 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

32,969 mi
Last recorded32,969 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 YVE
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 32,969 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 32,291 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2025 32,290 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 29,116 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 27,950 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 27,105 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 26,715 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 26,171 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 26,171 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 25,146 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 24,179 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 22,732 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 21,110 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 21,110 miles

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

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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DY12 YVE is a 2012 Abarth 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DY12 YVE, 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 DY12 YVE registered?

DY12 YVE is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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