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HG62 KBX

2012 Abarth 500

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

69,893 mi
Last recorded69,893 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG62 KBX
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 69,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear slight damage to tyre outer sidewall

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 May 2025 68,161 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

covers fitted too outer sills

Pass 4 Jun 2024 66,124 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear slight damage to tyre outer sidewall

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers fitted under vehicle

outer sills covered

Pass 10 Feb 2023 64,366 miles

Nearside Front inner drive shaft boot slight weep of grease

cover fitted too outer sills

under side partly covered

Pass 14 Feb 2022 62,572 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft inner joint boot slight weep of grease at joint

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

covers fitted to outer sills

under side partly covered

Fail 9 Feb 2022 62,572 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front drive shaft inner joint boot slight weep of grease at joint

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

covers fitted to outer sills

under side partly covered

Pass 18 Jan 2021 61,547 miles

covers fitted to outer sills

Fail 15 Jan 2021 61,547 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 18 Jul 2019 59,652 miles

covers fitted to outersills

Fail 16 Jul 2019 59,652 miles

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

covers fitted to outersills

Pass 26 Mar 2018 57,223 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear has a slight bind

Pass 4 Apr 2017 53,506 miles

Front Coolant leak

Pass 5 Apr 2016 49,186 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 49,157 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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HG62 KBX is a 2012 Abarth 500 in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HG62 KBX, 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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HG62 KBX is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 16 November 2012.

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