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WF12 WCR

2012 Abarth 500

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

64,917 mi
Last recorded64,917 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 WCR
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 64,917 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2026 64,904 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2025 60,714 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 60,707 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 57,332 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 57,326 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 56,696 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outer boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 55,641 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 55,634 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both - VERY low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 53,645 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 53,642 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 52,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 52,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 40,815 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 40,686 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative HID lamps (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 31,041 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 31,041 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 19,999 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 12,044 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 12,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 3,937 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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WF12 WCR is a 2012 Abarth 500 in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WF12 WCR, 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 WF12 WCR registered?

WF12 WCR is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is WF12 WCR safe to buy?

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