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S111 CDY

2012 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,273 mi
Last recorded63,273 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS111 CDY
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 63,273 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Both rear pipes to hoses. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer to middle pipe clamp missing. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

No rear seats fitted at time of test.

Fail 26 Mar 2026 63,271 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached Bolt not fully home. (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Both rear pipes to hoses. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer to middle pipe clamp missing. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

No rear seats fitted at time of test.

Fail 26 Feb 2026 62,858 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer to middle pipe clamp missing. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear seats missing at time of test.

Pass 11 Mar 2025 54,567 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 46,138 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box has small leak on box seam and pipe clamp rusting away (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear exhaust box outer skin rusty and starting to come adrift (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both front road springs rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mounting worn and has small lift (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mounting worn and has small lift (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs rusty inner pad surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 43,554 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust box corroded

slight lift both front strut top mounts

Fail 8 Mar 2023 43,554 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

rear exhaust box corroded

slight lift both front strut top mounts

Pass 24 Feb 2022 35,406 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 35,404 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail both top strut mounts (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 33,088 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 29,042 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 29,042 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 24,836 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 24,836 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 20,914 miles

front discs in poor condition

Pass 28 Feb 2017 17,187 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 15,382 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 28 Apr 2015 10,727 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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S111 CDY is a 2012 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S111 CDY, 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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S111 CDY is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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