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RE12 UBL

2012 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,780 mi
Last recorded44,780 miles
Recorded on25 May 2022
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 UBL
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2022 44,780 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2021 40,790 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 2 Jun 2020 37,443 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))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 37,443 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play felt on shaker plate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 31,120 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides inner joint boot damp around area (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides top mounting bush splitting (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 25,875 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 25,875 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 24 May 2017 19,928 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 18,211 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 16,756 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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RE12 UBL is a 2012 Abarth 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 RE12 UBL, 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 RE12 UBL registered?

RE12 UBL is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 16 June 2012.

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