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FR62 XCE

2012 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

65,345 mi
Last recorded65,345 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR62 XCE
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 65,345 miles

Rear Exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2024 62,251 miles

exhaust flex slight deteriorated and exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2023 60,107 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 57,757 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2022 57,757 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases where centre section meets rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front daytime running lamp inoperative

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 53,880 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 51,424 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system rusted heavily

front tyre edges worn

Fail 1 Oct 2020 51,424 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust system rusted heavily

front tyre edges worn

Pass 29 Oct 2019 48,391 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 46,106 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 43,153 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 31,868 miles

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

front tyres worn edges

Pass 12 Oct 2015 21,171 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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FR62 XCE is a 2012 Abarth 500 in White 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 FR62 XCE, 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 FR62 XCE registered?

FR62 XCE is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 17 October 2012.

Is FR62 XCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR62 XCE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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