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WL62 RWZ

2012 Abarth 500

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,977 mi
Last recorded74,977 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL62 RWZ
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 74,977 miles

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

Front Upper strut mounts, little worn u/l

Nearside Front DRL bulb N/W

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted A (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread edges, little worn

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Fail 31 May 2019 74,977 miles

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

Front Upper strut mounts, little worn u/l

Nearside Front DRL bulb N/W

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted A (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread edges, little worn

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Pass 22 May 2018 60,666 miles

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front daytime running light bulb, not working

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear tyre treads, little low, both

Fail 22 May 2018 60,666 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front daytime running light bulb, not working

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear tyre treads, little low, both

Pass 22 May 2017 46,753 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Nearside & Offside - When Lifted (2.5.A.1c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2016 32,033 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 32,033 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2015 17,860 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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WL62 RWZ is a 2012 Abarth 500 in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WL62 RWZ, 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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WL62 RWZ is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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