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KP12 LCV

2012 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

108,501 mi
Last recorded108,501 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP12 LCV
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 108,501 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 101,239 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2025 101,202 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 96,366 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 96,356 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 91,558 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 85,671 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 84,790 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 84,131 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 80,689 miles

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

back box outer skin heavily corroded and braking up

both rear coil springs heavily corroded

nearside front shocker leaking heavily

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

Fail 17 Jul 2019 80,689 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

back box outer skin heavily corroded and braking up

both rear coil springs heavily corroded

passenger side outer door handle insecure

Pass 20 Nov 2018 78,059 miles

Central Rear exhaust tailbox outer skin corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2018 77,846 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Central Rear exhaust tailbox outer skin corroded

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 69,572 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 69,572 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 61,902 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 54,182 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 41,374 miles

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

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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KP12 LCV is a 2012 Abarth 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KP12 LCV, 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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KP12 LCV is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 8 May 2012.

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