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YF12 LVL

2012 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

87,438 mi
Last recorded87,438 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 LVL
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 87,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2024 80,535 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 77,362 miles

Under-body covered in under-seal.

Pass 1 Aug 2022 72,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake has slight reserve travel.

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

Under-body covered in under-seal.

Vehicle under-covers present.

Pass 23 Nov 2021 71,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 71,156 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 67,523 miles

oil leak

under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 13 Jun 2018 56,025 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 56,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2017 46,317 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 36,947 miles

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

Nearside Front inner joint steering rack

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

Offside Front inner joint steering rack

Oil leak slight ()

Pass 20 Jun 2015 27,043 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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YF12 LVL is a 2012 Abarth 500 in Red 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 YF12 LVL, 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 YF12 LVL registered?

YF12 LVL is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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