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RK12 WZF

2012 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

79,250 mi
Last recorded79,250 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK12 WZF
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2026 79,250 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 77,260 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 74,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 63,754 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 54,994 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 43,696 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 43,641 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 43,640 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 21 May 2019 38,750 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 34,316 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 26,843 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 13,203 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 9,593 miles

Front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Nearside front inner CV boot leaking grease

Offside front inner CV boot leaking grease

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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RK12 WZF is a 2012 Abarth 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RK12 WZF, 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 RK12 WZF registered?

RK12 WZF is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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