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RAY 507W

2012 Abarth 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,062 mi
Last recorded71,062 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAY 507W
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 71,062 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 68,162 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 65,930 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2024 65,888 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 59,965 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 57,094 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush..!! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 50,978 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 44,039 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 34,859 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2018 26,724 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn down inner edge .small cut no cord exposed

Nearside Front wiper blade slightly deteriorated cleans efficiently

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre worn down inner edge no cord exposed

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 21,122 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 2.47 uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear

Pass 4 Mar 2016 17,923 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Inner both tyres wearing unevenly

oil leak bottom of engine

plastic covers fitted top and bottom

Fail 4 Mar 2016 17,923 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Inner both tyres wearing unevenly

oil leak bottom of engine

plastic covers fitted top and bottom

Pass 27 Feb 2015 15,395 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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RAY 507W is a 2012 Abarth 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RAY 507W, 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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RAY 507W is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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