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LO12 RXK

2012 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,352 mi
Last recorded68,352 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 RXK
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 68,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 66,263 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 64,600 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 64,600 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 62,125 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 59,376 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 54,223 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 50,553 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 46,607 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 37,505 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 34,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 mm and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 mm 205/40x17 84w (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

items removed from drivers view

offside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2015 34,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 mm and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 mm 205/40x17 84w (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

items removed from drivers view

offside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

oil leak

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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LO12 RXK is a 2012 Abarth 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LO12 RXK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LO12 RXK registered?

LO12 RXK is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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The MOT history for LO12 RXK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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