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SM62 XBX

2012 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,901 mi
Last recorded42,901 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 XBX
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 42,901 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 42,129 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside direction indicator tell tail dash light shorting causing seat belt and eml light to flash same time

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 42,129 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside direction indicator tell tail dash light shorting causing seat belt and eml light to flash same time

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 40,127 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 32,227 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 30,273 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 28,976 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 28,127 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 28,062 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 25,340 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 25,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 15,149 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2016 8,473 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 6,712 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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SM62 XBX is a 2012 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SM62 XBX, 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 SM62 XBX registered?

SM62 XBX is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is SM62 XBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM62 XBX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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