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RF12 NGN

2012 Abarth 500

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

89,931 mi
Last recorded89,931 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF12 NGN
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 89,931 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 84,932 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 79,100 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 75,291 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 70,687 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 64,563 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 62,056 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 57,476 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2018 51,351 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 46,925 miles

front brake application uneven

Pass 28 Jul 2016 43,356 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 33,429 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 33,429 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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RF12 NGN is a 2012 Abarth 500 in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 RF12 NGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RF12 NGN registered?

RF12 NGN is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 1 August 2012.

Is RF12 NGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF12 NGN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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