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M18 CBK

2012 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,744 mi
Last recorded83,744 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM18 CBK
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 83,744 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 83,601 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 76,224 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 76,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 71,424 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 65,497 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 59,281 miles

None genuine exhaust tail section but not excessively loud

Pass 23 Sep 2021 58,198 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 54,048 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 44,418 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Slight wear and movement in both strut top mountings.

Pass 21 Sep 2018 36,889 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT SHOCKER TOP MOUNTS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 36,889 miles

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush BOTH REAR (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH FRONT WISHBONE REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT SHOCKER TOP MOUNTS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 30,832 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 24,158 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 17,523 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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M18 CBK is a 2012 Abarth 500 in White 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 M18 CBK, 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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M18 CBK is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 24 September 2012.

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