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FJ12 VCK

2012 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,364 mi
Last recorded45,364 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ12 VCK
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 45,364 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 35,027 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 32,132 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 27,799 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 27,700 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 21,554 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 15,647 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 15,647 miles

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

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

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

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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FJ12 VCK is a 2012 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FJ12 VCK, 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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What year was FJ12 VCK registered?

FJ12 VCK is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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