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HJ12 JXV

2012 Abarth 500

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,234 mi
Last recorded89,234 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 JXV
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 89,234 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 80,411 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 71,830 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 59,614 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 55,619 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 52,409 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 43,366 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 42,842 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 41,635 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 41,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 40,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn badly on inner edge

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

Offside Front Tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2016 31,042 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 22,588 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 22,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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HJ12 JXV is a 2012 Abarth 500 in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HJ12 JXV, 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 HJ12 JXV registered?

HJ12 JXV is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is HJ12 JXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ12 JXV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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