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WN12 SSU

2012 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

68,529 mi
Last recorded68,529 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN12 SSU
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 68,529 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip not exceeding 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2023 66,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 62,836 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated suspected pinhole in boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2022 62,836 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated suspected pinhole in boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 59,339 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2021 59,339 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 50,362 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2019 50,362 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 40,147 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 32,937 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 26,141 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 26,141 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 18,487 miles

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

n/s/f wiper blade split

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

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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WN12 SSU is a 2012 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WN12 SSU, 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 WN12 SSU registered?

WN12 SSU is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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