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GF12 EUW

2012 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

164,595 mi
Last recorded164,595 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 EUW
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 164,595 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 164,591 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 147,852 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 147,579 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 133,200 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 123,168 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2021 111,634 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (inner) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2020 94,075 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 90,454 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 81,550 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 73,775 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 67,150 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 67,150 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 48,792 miles

Both rear tyres worn inner edges

Movement in both front strut top mountings

No oil visible on dipstick

Wear and pitting both front brake discs

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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GF12 EUW is a 2012 Abarth 500 in White 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 GF12 EUW, 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 GF12 EUW registered?

GF12 EUW is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is GF12 EUW safe to buy?

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