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GL12 FZH

2012 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

129,816 mi
Last recorded129,816 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 FZH
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 129,816 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front arm rear bush

front top mount slight play

rear axle corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2025 129,816 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front arm rear bush

front top mount slight play

rear axle corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2024 107,503 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 107,371 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached lower mount (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 87,001 miles

rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

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

Nearside Front door handle insecure but door can be opened

Nearside Front door handle insecure but door can be opened

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

engine oil level very low

front exhaust flexi mesh split

Fail 4 Jan 2023 87,000 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits exhaust has leak (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front door handle insecure but door can be opened

Nearside Front door handle insecure but door can be opened

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

engine oil level very low

front exhaust flexi mesh split

rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 5 Feb 2022 79,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

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

engine oil level very low

front and rear brakes slightly imbalanced

front exhaust flexi mesh split

Pass 5 Feb 2021 71,136 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 71,136 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 64,483 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 64,480 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 61,433 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 53,293 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 53,293 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 40,597 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 29,868 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 17,651 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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GL12 FZH is a 2012 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GL12 FZH, 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 GL12 FZH registered?

GL12 FZH is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 11 July 2012.

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