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HG61 JWO

2012 Abarth 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

93,423 mi
Last recorded93,423 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG61 JWO
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 93,423 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 86,547 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sets. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Fail 10 Jul 2024 86,541 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working suspect pipe leaking. (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both tyres inner edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sets. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 83,054 miles

Front Coil spring corroded boyh slightly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn ,approx. 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed badly worn. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 11 Jul 2022 78,273 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Both drivers and passengers handle is loose on the door (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer is in a very poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Driveshaft boot has grease all around it

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 78,273 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Both drivers and passengers handle is loose on the door (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer is in a very poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Driveshaft boot has grease all around it

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 74,979 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed handle loose on door (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer poor condition will need replacing soon (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2021 74,979 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed handle loose on door (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer poor condition will need replacing soon (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 71,290 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer clamp missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 2 Jul 2019 65,422 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to wear indicator wires (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also worn inner shoulder (205/40 R17 84W (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust rear silencer outer skin in poor condition - Also clamp missing

Pass 6 Jul 2018 60,185 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 49,994 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 42,559 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing excessive on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 33,119 miles

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)

suspect nearside inner cv boot leaking but cannot confirm

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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HG61 JWO is a 2012 Abarth 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HG61 JWO, 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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HG61 JWO is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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