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SD62 WOX

2012 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,757 mi
Last recorded101,757 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 101,757 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 98,343 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 90,240 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi swollen under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

deterioration outer skin rear silencer

slight engine oil leak around rear main

Fail 13 May 2024 90,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi swollen under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

deterioration outer skin rear silencer

slight engine oil leak around rear main

Pass 16 May 2023 81,795 miles

exhaust back box skin has corroded

Fail 16 May 2023 81,795 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust back box skin has corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2022 81,023 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear axel corroded

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain components

Pass 15 Dec 2021 76,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain testable components

Pass 5 Jan 2021 71,943 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front top mount slight play

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported rubbing against fuel tank (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 71,941 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front top mount slight play

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported rubbing against fuel tank (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 69,105 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays

Pass 3 Jan 2019 60,995 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

brake pipes coated with underseal

Fail 3 Jan 2019 60,995 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

brake pipes coated with underseal

Pass 3 Mar 2017 41,807 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 31,107 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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SD62 WOX is a 2012 Abarth 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 SD62 WOX, 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 WOX registered?

SD62 WOX is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is SD62 WOX safe to buy?

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