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GJ12 YHY

2012 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

65,610 mi
Last recorded65,610 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 YHY
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 65,610 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 60,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 56,506 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both front shockers rusty

Pass 15 Sep 2022 51,338 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 51,267 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 44,807 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 38,794 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 32,724 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all around (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 26,090 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 20,406 miles

Under shields fitted not all components checked.

Pass 31 Oct 2016 14,802 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 13,921 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 11,896 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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GJ12 YHY is a 2012 Abarth 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GJ12 YHY, 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 GJ12 YHY registered?

GJ12 YHY is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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