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MP02 MOG

2012 Abarth 500

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,963 mi
Last recorded87,963 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP02 MOG
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 87,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring seat axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring seat axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 85,010 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 81,845 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 81,796 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 75,574 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 75,499 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 72,446 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 72,446 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 68,340 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 66,497 miles

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

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

Nearside Front top suspension mount has slight play

Pass 16 Jan 2019 61,166 miles

Offside Rear Offside rear tyre split on inner sidewall but no cords showing.

Pass 18 Jan 2018 54,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner shoulder.

Pass 13 Jan 2017 47,416 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 37,987 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Jan 2015 28,801 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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MP02 MOG 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 MP02 MOG, 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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MP02 MOG is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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