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SA12 YAF

2012 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,768 mi
Last recorded76,768 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 YAF
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 76,768 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 73,124 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 67,502 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 65,346 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 62,372 miles

Offside Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed exterior door handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 59,812 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 54,547 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 54,537 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 49,993 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 39,486 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 31,493 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 31,493 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 25,019 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 24,927 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

advise steering motor slightly notchy

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 YAF is a 2012 Abarth 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 SA12 YAF, 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 SA12 YAF registered?

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

Is SA12 YAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA12 YAF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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