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S21 NKR

2012 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,173 mi
Last recorded63,173 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS21 NKR
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 63,173 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 61,197 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface worst (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has slight damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight grease seepage from small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded and peeling

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 58,714 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface worst (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Grease seepage from small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded and peeling

Fail 25 Apr 2024 58,714 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface worst (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Grease seepage from small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded and peeling

Pass 21 Apr 2023 56,240 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease on small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 53,375 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2022 53,375 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 51,219 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2020 47,655 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 43,978 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner sidewall badly split but not showing cords

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2018 39,167 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s top mounting slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 34,185 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 24,839 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 16,947 miles

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

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

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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S21 NKR 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 S21 NKR, 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 S21 NKR registered?

S21 NKR is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is S21 NKR safe to buy?

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