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KR12 NTE

2012 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,980 mi
Last recorded84,980 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR12 NTE
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 84,980 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 81,361 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 74,899 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2022 66,431 miles

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

exhaust outer skin rusty.

Fail 16 Sep 2022 66,431 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust outer skin rusty.

Pass 13 Sep 2021 59,023 miles

Rear exhaust silencer rusty

Fail 13 Sep 2021 59,023 miles

Rear exhaust silencer rusty

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 51,324 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 45,934 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 44,680 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 36,582 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 34,257 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 28,086 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 27,947 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 21,984 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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KR12 NTE is a 2012 Abarth 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KR12 NTE, 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 KR12 NTE registered?

KR12 NTE is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 16 June 2012.

Is KR12 NTE safe to buy?

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