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KS12 WMM

2012 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

59,299 mi
Last recorded59,299 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS12 WMM
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 59,299 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2025 53,066 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2025 53,066 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 49,209 miles

NSF BUMPER CORNER DAMAGED & INSECURE

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

Offside Front TOP MOUNT HAS PLAY

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted BOTH (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2024 49,207 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn DEBONDED & EXCESSIVELY WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn DEBONDED & EXCESSIVELY WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

NSF BUMPER CORNER DAMAGED & INSECURE

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front TOP MOUNT HAS PLAY

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted BOTH (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 46,740 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 42,605 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2021 42,587 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 39,956 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Dec 2020 39,956 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 34,308 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 May 2019 34,308 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 31,875 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front day run light inopertive

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2017 28,641 miles

Offside Front day run light inopertive

covers fitted in engine bay

under trays fitted

Fail 31 May 2017 28,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front day run light inopertive

covers fitted in engine bay

front tyres worn on edges advise tracking check

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2016 23,730 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear corrosion starting at rear exhaust box

Fail 24 Mar 2016 23,730 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear corrosion starting at rear exhaust box

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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KS12 WMM is a 2012 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 KS12 WMM, 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 KS12 WMM registered?

KS12 WMM is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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