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F5 SKC

2012 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

81,867 mi
Last recorded81,867 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF5 SKC
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 81,867 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front + rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 7 Oct 2024 78,475 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 75,408 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

back box deteriorated

Pass 15 Oct 2022 71,890 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front + rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 Oct 2021 68,113 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 17 Oct 2020 59,585 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 52,480 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

slight movement in both front suspension top mounts

Fail 26 Sep 2019 52,480 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

slight movement in both front suspension top mounts

Pass 6 Oct 2018 44,319 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 35,267 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 26,617 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 16,090 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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F5 SKC is a 2012 Abarth 500 in Red 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 F5 SKC, 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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F5 SKC is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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