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F500 ARB

2012 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

72,547 mi
Last recorded72,547 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF500 ARB
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 72,547 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 64,846 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 64,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 54,127 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 49,106 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 37,527 miles
Pass 6 May 2018 30,192 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 24,268 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 24,002 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 21,993 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 19,111 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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F500 ARB is a 2012 Abarth 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 F500 ARB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F500 ARB?

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What year was F500 ARB registered?

F500 ARB is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is F500 ARB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F500 ARB shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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