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M500 ELF

2012 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,678 mi
Last recorded42,678 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 ELF
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 42,678 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2025 41,024 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 39,818 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 38,261 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2023 38,255 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2022 35,704 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 33,127 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 30,458 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2020 30,449 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2019 27,957 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 22,675 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 20,311 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 18,334 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 13,331 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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M500 ELF is a 2012 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M500 ELF, 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 M500 ELF registered?

M500 ELF is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is M500 ELF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M500 ELF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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