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RK12 XDP

2012 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

77,008 mi
Last recorded77,008 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 77,008 miles

rear axel rusty

Pass 6 Aug 2024 71,981 miles

Both front top strut mounts have slight play

Offside Front shock absorber slightly corroded

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2023 66,298 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 61,500 miles

Nearside Front top strut mount has play.

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge. Strongly advise replacing asap.

Offside Rear inner brake pad close to wear lead.

Fail 3 Aug 2022 61,500 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front top strut mount has play.

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge. Strongly advise replacing asap.

Offside Rear inner brake pad close to wear lead.

Pass 4 Aug 2021 56,447 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 56,447 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Front axle levelling arm disconnected (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 49,917 miles

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

brake pipes hidden by under trays

Fail 5 Aug 2020 49,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative lever arm catching on link rod (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure exhaust clamp badly corroded through (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

brake pipes hidden by under trays

Pass 11 Jul 2019 48,170 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 46,430 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 44,012 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 42,876 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 30,203 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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RK12 XDP is a 2012 Abarth 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XDP, 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 XDP registered?

RK12 XDP is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 16 June 2012.

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