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YF12 LVP

2012 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,954 mi
Last recorded49,954 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 LVP
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2026 49,954 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 42,581 miles

rear axle corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2024 38,394 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 35,585 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 32,418 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 29,193 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 28,564 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 27,797 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 27,374 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 26,463 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 25,046 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 18,912 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 LVP is a 2012 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LVP, 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

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What year was YF12 LVP registered?

YF12 LVP is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is YF12 LVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF12 LVP shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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