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SD62 VMH

2012 Abarth 500

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

68,688 mi
Last recorded68,688 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD62 VMH
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 68,688 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s lower efficiency (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion to chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 68,628 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s lower efficiency (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion to chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres heavily perished and splitting on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 64,724 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion to chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 60,029 miles

Central Rear (exhaust back box corroded but no hole)

Nearside Rear (brake pad warning wire broken)

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (slightly corroded on chassis leg around engine mount no hole) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 59,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Rear (exhaust back box corroded but no hole)

Nearside Front (outer door handle loose)

Nearside Rear (brake pad warning wire broken)

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (slightly corroded on chassis leg around engine mount no hole) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 54,787 miles

Nearside Rear brake warning wire broken

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces have bands of corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2021 51,037 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 47,323 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 43,440 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 37,829 miles

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

SLIGHT BRAKE BIND; offside front.

Pass 11 Dec 2017 31,324 miles

BRAKES CONDITION; worn low > rear's.

Pass 7 Dec 2016 24,697 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 20,031 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 20,031 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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SD62 VMH is a 2012 Abarth 500 in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SD62 VMH, 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 SD62 VMH registered?

SD62 VMH is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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The MOT history for SD62 VMH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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