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YP12 VGM

2012 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,442 mi
Last recorded68,442 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 VGM
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 68,442 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 67,112 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2024 67,109 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 64,280 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Oct 2023 64,280 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Nov 2022 59,053 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 58,945 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face, (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition rear exhaust box silencer is missing. (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking pipe leaking at fuel tank. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 50,447 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 45,887 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 35,516 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 35,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2018 26,950 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 19,524 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2015 15,003 miles

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

n/s/r tyre close to wear limits

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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YP12 VGM is a 2012 Abarth 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YP12 VGM, 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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YP12 VGM is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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