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EY12 WTE

2012 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

75,653 mi
Last recorded75,653 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY12 WTE
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 75,653 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 69,385 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 67,123 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2023 67,123 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2022 65,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 63,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 61,908 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 61,908 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 59,456 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 52,264 miles

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 23 Jan 2017 37,450 miles

lip in front brake discs

Pass 26 Jan 2016 27,518 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 23,459 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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EY12 WTE is a 2012 Abarth 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EY12 WTE, 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 EY12 WTE registered?

EY12 WTE is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is EY12 WTE safe to buy?

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