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GL12 FZO

2012 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,126 mi
Last recorded111,126 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 111,126 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 100,913 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 94,062 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 91,064 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 87,104 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2022 87,104 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 79,697 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 79,697 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 76,717 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 71,506 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 66,735 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front door handle outside broken but opens

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s o/s

Fail 28 Jul 2018 66,735 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front door handle outside broken but opens

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s o/s

Pass 1 Aug 2017 59,166 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 59,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre lumpy

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 May 2016 53,567 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear. (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 May 2015 37,230 miles

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

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 FZO is a 2012 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FZO, 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 FZO registered?

GL12 FZO is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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