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EF62 EBC

2012 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

98,805 mi
Last recorded98,805 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF62 EBC
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 98,805 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 82,079 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 69,838 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 58,863 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 55,955 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 49,494 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 44,799 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 39,597 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 36,073 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 35,953 miles

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

Nearside Rear Additional braking device insecure (3.6.I.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 28,505 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Oct 2015 20,946 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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EF62 EBC 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 EF62 EBC, 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 EF62 EBC registered?

EF62 EBC is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 22 December 2012.

Is EF62 EBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF62 EBC 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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