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S2 MXT

2012 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

52,789 mi
Last recorded52,789 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS2 MXT
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 52,789 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 47,424 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 47,419 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 30,708 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 30,600 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear top bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 28,718 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 26,985 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 24,633 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 22,614 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 22,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 20,009 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 20,009 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

daytime running lights inop

Pass 26 May 2017 17,191 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 17,191 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 May 2016 15,590 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 15,590 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 12,662 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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S2 MXT is a 2012 Abarth 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 S2 MXT, 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 S2 MXT registered?

S2 MXT is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is S2 MXT safe to buy?

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