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HG12 OGW

2012 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,582 mi
Last recorded42,582 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 OGW
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 42,582 miles

Coil spring corroded All coil springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Silencer outer skin broken up (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All shock absorbers are corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 41,657 miles

Central Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin is breaking up

Fuel tank slightly loose Mounting straps are corroded but not excessive (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm has corrosion but mostly around the spring mounting areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 38,455 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring testable components

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer box corroded

Under tray/covers obscuring testable components

Fail 9 Jul 2021 38,455 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring testable components

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer box corroded

Under tray/covers obscuring testable components

Pass 23 Jul 2020 38,209 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Exhaust system heavily corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear silencer clamp missing

Pass 29 Jul 2019 37,590 miles

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Rear Exhaust silencer box outer skin corroded

Under trays obscuring power steering components, brake pipes & fuel lines

Fail 27 Jul 2019 37,580 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected warning wire from brake pad missing (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Rear Exhaust silencer box outer skin corroded

Under trays obscuring power steering components, brake pipes & fuel lines

Pass 16 Jul 2018 32,800 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2017 27,325 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre on outer edge of tread not repairable ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Pass 25 May 2016 22,473 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear tyre uneven wear to inside edge

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 25 May 2016 22,473 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded & pitted (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear tyre uneven wear to inside edge

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded & pitted (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 May 2015 19,391 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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HG12 OGW is a 2012 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HG12 OGW, 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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HG12 OGW is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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