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CJ12 UFO

2012 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

66,962 mi
Last recorded66,962 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ12 UFO
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 66,962 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2025 65,574 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 65,485 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 5 Jul 2023 65,485 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 1 Jul 2022 62,470 miles

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2021 57,906 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 55,106 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 55,105 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2019 46,800 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 42,475 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 42,475 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 39,488 miles

both inner cv joint boots slightly leaking grease

front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside rear outer handbrake cable split

offside rear light unit has water ingress

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear silencer corroded

rear wiper arm and motor missing

Fail 9 Mar 2017 39,488 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front daytime running lights not working

both front inner wheel arch covers damaged and loose

both inner cv joint boots slightly leaking grease

front brake discs slightly corroded

front fog lights not working

nearside rear outer handbrake cable split

offside rear light unit has water ingress

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear silencer corroded

rear wiper arm and motor missing

upper exhaust heat shields missing

Pass 18 May 2016 32,574 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

day time running light not working

engine management light on

Fail 11 May 2016 32,446 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

day time running light not working

engine management light on

Pass 5 Jun 2015 20,969 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre caps fitted to all four road wheels, unable to examine wheel nuts/bolts

Fail 4 Jun 2015 20,967 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre caps fitted to all four road wheels, unable to examine wheel nuts/bolts

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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CJ12 UFO is a 2012 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CJ12 UFO, 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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CJ12 UFO is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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