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YK12 JWM

2012 Abarth 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

57,917 mi
Last recorded57,917 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 JWM
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 57,917 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 55,676 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 52,241 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 52,240 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 49,976 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 48,732 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 47,453 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 44,210 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 40,240 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 36,395 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 30,544 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 22,463 miles

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

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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YK12 JWM is a 2012 Abarth 500 in Black 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 YK12 JWM, 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 YK12 JWM registered?

YK12 JWM is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is YK12 JWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK12 JWM 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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