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TC04 CAT

2012 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

44,410 mi
Last recorded44,410 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTC04 CAT
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 44,410 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 41,969 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 39,758 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 38,280 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 37,216 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 36,293 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 35,663 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 35,660 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2019 31,246 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 27,467 miles

Front offside and nearside front tyres are worn on inner edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear uneven wear to tyre tread

Rear exhaust is deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2017 22,984 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 19,173 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 14,958 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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TC04 CAT is a 2012 Abarth 500 in White 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 TC04 CAT, 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 TC04 CAT registered?

TC04 CAT is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is TC04 CAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for TC04 CAT 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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