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GL04 MCB

2012 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

67,895 mi
Last recorded67,895 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 MCB
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 67,895 miles

Both front sills damaged

Corrosion on exhaust system

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded through outer skin

Pass 15 May 2025 58,697 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2024 58,129 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust is corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2023 56,824 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2022 55,340 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated/corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2021 53,965 miles

All brake disc's and rear exhaust backbox

Fail 15 Sep 2021 53,964 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All brake disc's and rear exhaust backbox

Pass 7 Jan 2021 50,546 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 43,889 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 43,888 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 40,635 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing thin. ) ( Replacement advised ) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad wear indicator wiring broken on the loom side of the circuit & bridged so warning light will not illuminate

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole in cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Advise there is a 30% imbalance across the rear axle biased to the offside rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 8 May 2019 40,604 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing thin. ) ( Replacement advised ) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad wear indicator wiring broken on the loom side of the circuit & bridged so warning light will not illuminate

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole in cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Advise there is a 30% imbalance across the rear axle biased to the offside rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing thin . ) ( Borderline pass,Replacement recommended ) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 8 May 2018 33,311 miles

Offside Front tyre badly worn at inner edge

Fail 8 May 2018 33,311 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Front tyre badly worn at inner edge

Pass 11 May 2017 26,141 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 26,141 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 May 2016 17,620 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 17,616 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 17,507 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (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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GL04 MCB is a 2012 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GL04 MCB, 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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GL04 MCB is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 15 October 2012.

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