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KN12 WVB

2012 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,715 mi
Last recorded135,715 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 WVB
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 135,715 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 128,886 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 123,939 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 119,127 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 118,951 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2022 118,912 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low height adjuster mechanism broken (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure bulb not seated in lamp refitted (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm showing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 109,147 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 104,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear brake pads warning wires broken

rear exhaust silencer getting weak

Pass 12 Mar 2019 84,348 miles

rear exhaust silencer getting weak

Pass 29 Mar 2018 69,530 miles

Front nearside and offside brake discs lipped

Rear exhaust silencer outer cover deteriorating

Fail 28 Mar 2018 69,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split (2.5.C.1a)

Front nearside and offside brake discs lipped

Rear exhaust silencer outer cover deteriorating

Pass 28 Mar 2017 55,152 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 39,428 miles

Rear brake pads worn low

Fail 4 Mar 2016 39,426 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake pads worn low

Pass 27 Mar 2015 28,080 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 27,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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KN12 WVB is a 2012 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KN12 WVB, 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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KN12 WVB is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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