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LS12 UTM

2012 Abarth 500

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,933 mi
Last recorded75,933 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 75,933 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 71,518 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 70,912 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2020 69,022 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 62,972 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 55,256 miles

Central Lower under trays fitted at time of test

Front Lower under tray fitted at time of test

Nearside Rear child seat fitted at time of test

Nearside door handle insure

Fail 30 Apr 2018 55,255 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Central Lower under trays fitted at time of test

Front Lower under tray fitted at time of test

Nearside Rear child seat fitted at time of test

Nearside door handle insure

Pass 3 May 2017 48,662 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 48,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front tyre (both sidewalls have cuts)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 32,842 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 32,842 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside 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 UTM is a 2012 Abarth 500 in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UTM, 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 UTM registered?

LS12 UTM is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 10 May 2012.

Is LS12 UTM safe to buy?

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