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LT12 OBO

2012 Abarth 500

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

67,015 mi
Last recorded67,015 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT12 OBO
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 67,015 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 63,388 miles

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

Rear both tyres uneven on inner edges

Rear coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2022 63,388 miles

Offside Rear Outer 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))

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

Rear both tyres uneven on inner edges

Rear coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2021 55,228 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 55,227 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 51,698 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 46,135 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Mar 2018 40,224 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 34,989 miles

covers fitted

exhaust badly corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2016 29,855 miles

O/S/F tyre getting low on inner edge and 2.5mm center

Slight distortion front inner wheels

Surface corrosion exhaust and suspension

Pass 18 Mar 2015 25,703 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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LT12 OBO is a 2012 Abarth 500 in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 LT12 OBO, 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 LT12 OBO registered?

LT12 OBO is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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