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SV53 STV

2012 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

69,283 mi
Last recorded69,283 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 STV
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 69,283 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 26 Jun 2026 69,252 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 27 Jun 2025 63,898 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 28 Jun 2024 61,361 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 57,754 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 53,253 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 49,977 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 48,544 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 46,082 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 43,039 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 37,331 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 33,658 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 27,255 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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SV53 STV is a 2012 Abarth 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 SV53 STV, 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 SV53 STV registered?

SV53 STV is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is SV53 STV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV53 STV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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