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GF12 WDX

2012 Abarth 500

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

51,799 mi
Last recorded51,799 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 WDX
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 51,799 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 51,799 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Front sensor arm broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 48,560 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 43,832 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 43,831 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread lumpy (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 40,720 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 8 Jun 2022 40,685 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 21 Jun 2021 38,008 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 38,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 35,203 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 35,203 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2019 33,592 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 30,855 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 23 May 2017 27,912 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 24,254 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 20,201 miles

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

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 WDX is a 2012 Abarth 500 in Grey 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 GF12 WDX, 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 WDX registered?

GF12 WDX is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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