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SD62 VMK

2012 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

26,956 mi
Last recorded26,956 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD62 VMK
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 26,956 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 21,245 miles

Rear Exhaust tail box outer skin corroded but no damage or leaks with main part of tail box

Pass 23 Nov 2023 20,522 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 9 Nov 2022 19,973 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 19,689 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 18,779 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 8 Oct 2019 17,087 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 17,085 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 15,522 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 13,627 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE (3.5.1i)

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 11 Oct 2016 12,088 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE (3.5.1i)

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 28 Nov 2015 10,810 miles

Front brakes discs corroded/lipped

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 VMK is a 2012 Abarth 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VMK, 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 SD62 VMK registered?

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

Is SD62 VMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD62 VMK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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