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R3 WOM

2012 Abarth 500

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

94,160 mi
Last recorded94,160 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 WOM
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 94,160 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2025 87,229 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 78,698 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 78,437 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2023 68,960 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 62,884 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 58,041 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 53,982 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 47,882 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 39,535 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 33,751 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 18,150 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R3 WOM 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 91.7%.

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 R3 WOM, 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 R3 WOM registered?

R3 WOM is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 23 December 2012.

Is R3 WOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R3 WOM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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