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GE51 ELS

2012 Abarth 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

67,501 mi
Last recorded67,501 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGE51 ELS
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 67,501 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 64,334 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 60,767 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 52,592 miles

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

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

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

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

both front day time running lamps not working

Fail 20 Jan 2023 52,589 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

both front day time running lamps not working

Pass 22 Nov 2021 44,641 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 39,634 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 33,051 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 33,051 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 23,465 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front tyres cracking inner sidewalls

Pass 26 Apr 2017 17,921 miles

Front tyres have cuts on inner walls

Fail 26 Apr 2017 17,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front tyres have cuts on inner walls

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 12 May 2016 12,619 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 7,725 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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GE51 ELS is a 2012 Abarth 500 in Black 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 GE51 ELS, 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 GE51 ELS registered?

GE51 ELS is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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