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DG12 RJZ

2012 Abarth 500

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

88,631 mi
Last recorded88,631 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 RJZ
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 88,631 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s, on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 87,480 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 86,084 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 82,573 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 79,108 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 75,743 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 69,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 64,134 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 57,631 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear brake pad wear indicator wire broken

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear offside and nearside tyres wearing on inner shoulders

covers fitted underneith

tailgate wont open from outside

Fail 4 Apr 2017 57,407 miles

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim inner rim (4.1.D.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear brake pad wear indicator wire broken

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear offside and nearside tyres wearing on inner shoulders

covers fitted underneith

tailgate wont open from outside

Pass 22 Mar 2016 49,814 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 37,772 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 37,755 miles

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

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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DG12 RJZ is a 2012 Abarth 500 in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DG12 RJZ, 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 DG12 RJZ registered?

DG12 RJZ is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 17 March 2012.

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