2012 Abarth 500 1.4L Petrol · RK12 WXZ
2012 Abarth 500 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 28 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 58,852 miles. MOT valid until 03 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- ABARTH 500
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,852 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RK12 WXZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/03/2026
- 58,852 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RK12 WXZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Abarth 500 (RK12 WXZ) between April 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”.
RK12 WXZ Mileage History
- 05/04/202351,348 mi
- 30/03/202453,688 mi+2,340 mi
- 05/04/202453,688 mi
- 29/03/202555,962 mi+2,274 mi
- 28/03/202658,852 mi+2,890 mi
Average of roughly 2,519 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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