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S20 FYT

2012 Abarth 500

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,277 mi
Last recorded63,277 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS20 FYT
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 63,277 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 59,302 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 55,453 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 50,776 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 46,013 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 41,583 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 41,557 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 38,593 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 31,888 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 31,888 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 27,755 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres are scrubbing

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

Offside Rear tyre is on 3mm

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 22,861 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre is on 3mm

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 17,977 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 13,922 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2015 13,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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S20 FYT is a 2012 Abarth 500 in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S20 FYT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S20 FYT?

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What year was S20 FYT registered?

S20 FYT is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is S20 FYT safe to buy?

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