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YL12 BPU

2012 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

68,776 mi
Last recorded68,776 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL12 BPU
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 68,776 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 64,244 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear upper mounting bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 61,310 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 58,545 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs becoming pitted on their inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 56,274 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs are pitted on their inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 53,455 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs pitted and scored on their inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 44,304 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are pitted on their inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 38,065 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 33,427 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 33,357 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 23,117 miles

Nearside rear wheel bearing is slightly noisy and rough in operation.

Pass 21 Jul 2015 15,471 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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YL12 BPU 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 YL12 BPU, 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 YL12 BPU registered?

YL12 BPU is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is YL12 BPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL12 BPU 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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