2012 Abarth 500 1.4L Petrol · YE12 ABF
2012 Abarth 500 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 25 May 2012. Recorded mileage 87,905 miles. MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- ABARTH 500
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,905 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YE12 ABF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2026
- 87,905 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YE12 ABF 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 (YE12 ABF) between November 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 July 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: Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
YE12 ABF Mileage History
- 16/11/202366,607 mi
- 13/08/202474,454 mi+7,847 mi
- 16/08/202583,197 mi+8,743 mi
- 19/08/202583,221 mi+24 mi
- 24/07/202687,905 mi+4,684 mi
Average of roughly 7,932 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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