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LS12 UTC

2012 Abarth 500

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

53,355 mi
Last recorded53,355 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS12 UTC
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 53,355 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 50,452 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side's (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in front screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 48,400 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side's (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in front screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 48,400 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side's (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and Rear (0.1 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in front screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 46,149 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 44,232 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 42,024 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 42,024 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2018 39,465 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 37,085 miles

Both front inner drive shaft gaiters are slightly loose and leaking grease

Front Brake discs are slightly corroded and worn on inside

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN OUT AT INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust silencer and clamp are corroded

Some of the high level brake lamp bulbs are not working

Windscreen wipers are smeary

Fail 26 Oct 2017 37,085 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Both front inner drive shaft gaiters are slightly loose and leaking grease

Front Brake discs are slightly corroded and worn on inside

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN OUT AT INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust silencer and clamp are corroded

Some of the high level brake lamp bulbs are not working

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Sat Nav Holder Removed (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wipers are smeary

Pass 10 Nov 2016 33,970 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 31,400 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 19,444 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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LS12 UTC is a 2012 Abarth 500 in Grey 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 LS12 UTC, 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 LS12 UTC registered?

LS12 UTC is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is LS12 UTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS12 UTC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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