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AO62 XGJ

2012 Abarth 500

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

55,319 mi
Last recorded55,319 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 XGJ
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 55,319 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 54,794 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 54,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 54,360 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 54,360 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2023 53,852 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 53,852 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 51,342 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 48,463 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 45,163 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 41,229 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 36,107 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 30,312 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 23,911 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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AO62 XGJ is a 2012 Abarth 500 in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AO62 XGJ, 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 AO62 XGJ registered?

AO62 XGJ is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 29 November 2012.

Is AO62 XGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO62 XGJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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