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SA62 SYO

2012 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

74,731 mi
Last recorded74,731 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA62 SYO
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 74,731 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 74,481 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 72,611 miles

radiator fan noisy

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 66,022 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 59,674 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 59,674 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 54,768 miles

Exhaust tailbox clamp missing

Front coil springs corroding

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear coil springs corroding

Pass 26 Sep 2019 49,506 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 43,337 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 37,458 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 29,745 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 22,120 miles

Front brake discs worn/pitted on inner faces

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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SA62 SYO is a 2012 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SA62 SYO, 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 SA62 SYO registered?

SA62 SYO is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 24 September 2012.

Is SA62 SYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA62 SYO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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