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RE61 DBX

2012 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,428 mi
Last recorded74,428 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE61 DBX
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 74,428 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear OSR Brake disc corroded on inner face

Rear Silencer deteriorated but not leaking

Fail 20 Sep 2025 74,428 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear OSR Brake disc corroded on inner face

Rear Silencer deteriorated but not leaking

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 73,843 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 73,840 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn NS & OS Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 72,472 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively evidence brake has been HOT! vehicle may need adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 72,470 miles

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))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively evidence brake has been HOT! vehicle may need adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 70,897 miles

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

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 4 Aug 2021 69,319 miles

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

Nearside Front door handle damaged

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 67,409 miles

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))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 67,409 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 13 Aug 2019 65,335 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 8 Aug 2018 62,168 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 58,693 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 58,691 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 40,382 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 32,360 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 32,360 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 22,090 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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RE61 DBX is a 2012 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RE61 DBX, 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 RE61 DBX registered?

RE61 DBX is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 24 January 2012.

Is RE61 DBX safe to buy?

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