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RE61 DDN

2012 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

125,616 mi
Last recorded125,616 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 125,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 123,596 miles

Both front shock absorber casings corroded

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 x led inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust silencer / system corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2024 123,592 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front shock absorber casings corroded

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 x led inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust silencer / system corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2023 118,346 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside front outer door handle insecure

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Cut to side wall / rim protector (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside front shock absorber corroded

Passenger door mirror missing

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 x led inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust silencer / system corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2021 112,425 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 112,423 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner cv boot split small end (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 110,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

O/S DOOR HANDLE BROKEN BUT WORKING

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 105,716 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front daytime lights not working

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front daytime lights not working

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust back box clamp missing

rear back box outer case corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2018 95,922 miles

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

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

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

gearbox oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2018 95,922 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

gearbox oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2017 87,280 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 74,107 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Exhsuat box corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2017 74,004 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Inner Deteriorated (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhsuat box corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2016 60,613 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 55,936 miles

nearside front tyre bald on very inner edge 205/40zr17 84w

offside front outer tyre wall has large split

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 DDN is a 2012 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DDN, 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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RE61 DDN is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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