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RK12 WXS

2012 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,257 mi
Last recorded83,257 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 83,257 miles

Airbag light dim on dash(back feed issue/problem with dash)

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components. Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components(rear)

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 83,226 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Airbag light dim on dash(back-feed issue on dash)

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components. Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components(rear)

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s + n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 83,185 miles

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 79,595 miles

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 78,237 miles

Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 24 Jul 2020 71,666 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2:10 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2:36 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 57,674 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 45,599 miles

manufacturers under trays/covers fitted to vehicle obscuring vision to testable items

Pass 24 Mar 2017 40,086 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Mar 2017 40,086 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Apr 2016 30,157 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 20,089 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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RK12 WXS is a 2012 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RK12 WXS, 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 WXS registered?

RK12 WXS is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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The MOT history for RK12 WXS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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