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XX05 MBF

2012 Abarth 500

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

74,034 mi
Last recorded74,034 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX05 MBF
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 74,034 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2025 74,015 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2024 68,333 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 64,968 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 60,435 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 60,435 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 56,319 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 52,305 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 49,395 miles

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

Exhaust Rear Box outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2018 45,698 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 42,334 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 35,536 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 35,536 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 20,594 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc scored on inside edge

Fail 14 Sep 2015 20,464 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc scored on inside edge

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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XX05 MBF is a 2012 Abarth 500 in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XX05 MBF, 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 XX05 MBF registered?

XX05 MBF is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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