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WJ62 LRK

2012 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

41,101 mi
Last recorded41,101 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 LRK
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 41,101 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2026 41,101 miles

Nearside Front Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 37,473 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 33,424 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 33,020 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 31,906 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 27,156 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 26,061 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 23,395 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 23,204 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 23,059 miles

engine warning lamp on

Pass 9 Sep 2016 21,843 miles

Front brake discs under-cut

Pass 29 Aug 2015 20,942 miles

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

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

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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WJ62 LRK is a 2012 Abarth 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WJ62 LRK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ62 LRK registered?

WJ62 LRK is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 6 September 2012.

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The MOT history for WJ62 LRK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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