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WV12 AAX

2012 Abarth 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,283 mi
Last recorded77,283 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 AAX
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 77,283 miles

front undergrads slightly loose but still securely held

Fail 9 Oct 2020 77,283 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

front undergrads slightly loose but still securely held

Pass 11 Apr 2019 64,725 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 52,886 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 41,711 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 27,085 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 16,396 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2015 16,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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WV12 AAX is a 2012 Abarth 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 WV12 AAX, 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 WV12 AAX registered?

WV12 AAX is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 24 March 2012.

Is WV12 AAX safe to buy?

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