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R18 DOH

2012 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

108,072 mi
Last recorded108,072 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR18 DOH
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 108,072 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 108,071 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 89,694 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop detatched

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2024 80,788 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 80,788 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 81,200 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top cap (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top cap (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2024 65,560 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 73,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear bump stop insecure

Nearside headlight damage but is secure

exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2023 73,360 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear bump stop insecure

Nearside headlight damage but is secure

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2022 50,987 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 64,782 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop insecure

Nearside headlight mount damage light is secure

Pass 30 Dec 2021 34,506 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 30 Dec 2021 34,506 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 May 2021 55,485 miles

Exhaust Back box outer casing corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 24,809 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 49,448 miles

rear brake pads getting slightly low

Pass 2 Apr 2020 24,039 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 43,685 miles

slight exhaust leak on rear silencer joint

slight play in both front top strut mountings

Pass 22 Mar 2019 18,674 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 32,147 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 May 2017 22,023 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 18 May 2016 12,886 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 12,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2015 6,488 miles

Offside inner cv boot weeping grease

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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R18 DOH is a 2012 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R18 DOH, 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 R18 DOH registered?

R18 DOH is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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