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E5 HLR

2012 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

52,330 mi
Last recorded52,330 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 HLR
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 52,330 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 52,330 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 48,843 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear beam axle rusty

Pass 14 Aug 2023 44,715 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 40,378 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 35,368 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 33,105 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 29,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 23,747 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 20,500 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 17,248 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 14,844 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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E5 HLR is a 2012 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 E5 HLR, 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 E5 HLR registered?

E5 HLR is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 19 September 2012.

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The MOT history for E5 HLR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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