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WP61 RZB

2012 Abarth 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,756 mi
Last recorded95,756 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP61 RZB
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 18 Sep 2026 95,756 miles

Rear axle corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2025 92,856 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 90,156 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 87,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 83,357 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 81,573 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front shock absorbers rusted

both front suspension strut top mounts have slight play

Pass 18 Feb 2021 80,438 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 79,786 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 77,596 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 67,151 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 57,461 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 47,438 miles

nearside front tyre getting close to limit

offside front tyre getting low

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 14 Feb 2015 36,249 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly close to limit in one area

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner shoulder

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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WP61 RZB is a 2012 Abarth 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WP61 RZB, 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 WP61 RZB registered?

WP61 RZB is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 29 February 2012.

Is WP61 RZB safe to buy?

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