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SB12 CPX

2012 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

77,412 mi
Last recorded77,412 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB12 CPX
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 77,412 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 66,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 60,080 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF+OSF Inner Edge Worn Thin (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 53,477 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 47,292 miles

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

n/s/f tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 23 Oct 2020 45,106 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 45,085 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing both sides (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel fixing missing both sides (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 May 2019 41,988 miles

Both front and rear coils springs slightly corroded

Both rear ferrule has slightly corroded

Exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking

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

Fail 17 May 2019 41,988 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Both front and rear coils springs slightly corroded

Both rear ferrule has slightly corroded

Exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking

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

Pass 17 May 2018 38,701 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 35,309 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Under body covers fitted

Pass 24 May 2016 30,922 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 30,922 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 May 2015 20,215 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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SB12 CPX 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 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 SB12 CPX, 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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SB12 CPX is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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