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XO12 ELM

2012 Abarth 500

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

84,272 mi
Last recorded84,272 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXO12 ELM
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 84,272 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 83,440 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 81,244 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 78,059 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 73,856 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 70,777 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 69,763 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 62,633 miles

vehicle lowered

Fail 29 Oct 2018 62,633 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

vehicle lowered

Pass 6 Nov 2017 52,512 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 45,599 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 37,921 miles

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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XO12 ELM is a 2012 Abarth 500 in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 XO12 ELM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XO12 ELM?

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What year was XO12 ELM registered?

XO12 ELM is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 18 November 2012.

Is XO12 ELM safe to buy?

The MOT history for XO12 ELM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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