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RK12 WWL

2012 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

71,991 mi
Last recorded71,991 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK12 WWL
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 71,991 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 71,942 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2026 71,931 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2026 71,930 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 71,642 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 71,642 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative levelling device snapped (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 64,871 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 56,392 miles

Nearside Front Upper top mount has slight play

Offside Front Upper top mount has slight play

Fail 17 Feb 2023 56,392 miles

Nearside Front Upper top mount has slight play

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper top mount has slight play

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 49,759 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 49,759 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 42,797 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 42,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracking and perishing. 205/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 36,950 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 32,892 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 28,742 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 24,206 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 19,907 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 15,298 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 15,298 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 15,294 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

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

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

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

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

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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RK12 WWL is a 2012 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 RK12 WWL, 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 RK12 WWL registered?

RK12 WWL is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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