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OO03 BYC

2012 Abarth 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

59,767 mi
Last recorded59,767 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO03 BYC
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 59,767 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm outer edge, rest of tyre 4mm (205/40/17) (5.2.3 (e))

front pads over half worn

rear axle corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2026 59,764 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm outer edge, rest of tyre 4mm (205/40/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

coolant level low

front pads over half worn

oil level low

rear axle corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2025 45,645 miles

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

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Fail 3 Jan 2025 45,632 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Pass 19 Feb 2024 42,477 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 42,474 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 38,155 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 38,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 26,204 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 26,204 miles

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

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 24 Feb 2022 26,170 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 24,407 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 19,660 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 18,934 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2019 18,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 12,757 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges plus cracking

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges plus cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 9,570 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 8,023 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 6,977 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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OO03 BYC is a 2012 Abarth 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OO03 BYC, 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 OO03 BYC registered?

OO03 BYC is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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