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WU62 PZL

2012 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,464 mi
Last recorded78,464 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU62 PZL
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 78,464 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear both brake pad warning wires missing

Fail 29 Jun 2026 78,464 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear both brake pad warning wires missing

Pass 30 May 2025 73,076 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 112,501 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 106,687 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 62,430 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 59,237 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 59,237 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 58,660 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 56,428 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 50,149 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 43,369 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 42,289 miles

Drivers door handle (outer) loose

Fail 5 Oct 2016 42,289 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/40x17 (4.1.D.1a)

Drivers door handle (outer) loose

Pass 5 Oct 2015 32,312 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 32,312 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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WU62 PZL is a 2012 Abarth 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WU62 PZL, 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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WU62 PZL is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 4 October 2012.

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