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LS12 UTF

2012 Abarth 500

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

58,177 mi
Last recorded58,177 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 58,177 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 50,803 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2024 50,803 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 46,348 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Pass 31 Oct 2022 36,564 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2021 34,893 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear upper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper top mount slight play

Offside Front shock casing corroded

Rear axle slighty corroded

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2020 32,405 miles

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

Offside Front Upper top mount slight play

Rear axle slighty corroded

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

exhaust supports and general condtion of exhaust slighty corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2019 31,652 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded and supports show signs of corrsion

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 26,774 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 16,813 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 8,007 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 8,007 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 4,449 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 4,449 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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