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SA12 XZX

2012 Abarth 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,951 mi
Last recorded89,951 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 XZX
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 89,951 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 78,544 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 73,974 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 71,092 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 71,090 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 70,894 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2021 70,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 65,973 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 58,224 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 55,692 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 55,691 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure both brake pad warning wires (1.9.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2017 51,075 miles

Both rear brakes has slight bind

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

N/S/F Tyre worn on edge

O/S Running light out

Fail 26 Jul 2017 51,075 miles

Both rear brakes has slight bind

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect x2 (1.8.A.1b)

N/S/F Tyre worn on edge

O/S Running light out

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Front position lamp(s) not working x2 (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid x2 (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 39,285 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 27,675 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 27,675 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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SA12 XZX is a 2012 Abarth 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SA12 XZX, 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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SA12 XZX is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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