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CK12 ZGB

2012 Abarth 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

73,949 mi
Last recorded73,949 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK12 ZGB
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 73,949 miles

Rear beam axle heavily corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2025 73,949 miles

Emissions unable to be completed unable to hold engine at correct speed constantly (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached upper mount large amount of movement (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear beam axle heavily corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2024 71,796 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 71,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2023 70,975 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

corrosion to both rear suspension spring lower supports

exhaust noisy

nearside inner driveshaft gaiter perishing

play in nearside front top suspension mount

Pass 22 Jul 2022 70,117 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

corrosion to rear suspension coil spring supports

Pass 15 Jul 2021 69,086 miles

Nearside front brake pad wear sensor wire broken

Nearside front upper shock absorber mounting has slight play

Pass 17 Jul 2020 67,746 miles

corrosion to rear beam axle spring platforms

offside rear brake disc corroded on inner facing

offside rear inner brake pad worn low

offside rear park brake just met requirements

slight play in nearside front suspension upper top mounting

Pass 17 Jul 2019 64,403 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 64,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 60,340 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2018 60,340 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 54,362 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 53,877 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre?

Pass 10 Aug 2016 38,183 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 29,455 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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CK12 ZGB is a 2012 Abarth 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CK12 ZGB, 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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CK12 ZGB is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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