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M55 AHN

2012 Abarth 500

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,200 mi
Last recorded48,200 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 AHN
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 48,200 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 44,962 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 44,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 40,589 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 400,000 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 36,740 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 29,556 miles
Fail 30 May 2020 29,556 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2019 27,861 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 25,553 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 23,575 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 21,722 miles

coolant level low

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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M55 AHN is a 2012 Abarth 500 in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M55 AHN, 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 M55 AHN registered?

M55 AHN is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is M55 AHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M55 AHN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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