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SM54 HDS

2012 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,804 mi
Last recorded90,804 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 HDS
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 5 Feb 2026 90,804 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 86,479 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 78,401 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 69,736 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both poor image (bulbs maybe wrong fitment or reflector deteriorated) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights adjuster set on "3" height is correct ()

Pass 5 Oct 2021 63,294 miles

Advise rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approaching wear warning lead. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread going out of shape. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread going out of shape. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 58,904 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres are wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 51,135 miles

Advise rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav holder. ()

Pass 20 Sep 2018 40,926 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 27,620 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 15,710 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 13,683 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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SM54 HDS is a 2012 Abarth 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 SM54 HDS, 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 SM54 HDS registered?

SM54 HDS is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 31 August 2012.

Is SM54 HDS safe to buy?

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