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RK12 WYS

2012 Abarth 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,360 mi
Last recorded95,360 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK12 WYS
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 8 Apr 2026 95,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 90,292 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 85,820 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 81,655 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 76,105 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 57,405 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 42,996 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 34,700 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 25,768 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 22,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside wiperblad split

Pass 29 Mar 2016 18,438 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 13,564 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 WYS is a 2012 Abarth 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WYS, 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 RK12 WYS registered?

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

Is RK12 WYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK12 WYS shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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