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LS12 YRY

2012 Abarth 500

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,560 mi
Last recorded41,560 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 41,560 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 39,341 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 38,461 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 4mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has stepped tread wear

Pass 23 Mar 2023 38,016 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front pads inside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre starting to go out of shape , stepping in tread

Pass 14 Mar 2022 37,495 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 37,231 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 36,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 35,764 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 35,764 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 34,440 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 34,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 32,551 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 28,200 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 21,251 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 21,251 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

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 YRY is a 2012 Abarth 500 in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YRY, 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 YRY registered?

LS12 YRY is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is LS12 YRY safe to buy?

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