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HJ12 JZT

2012 Abarth 500

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

52,666 mi
Last recorded52,666 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 52,666 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2024 51,390 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2024 51,387 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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 Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2023 47,814 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rust (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 47,814 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rust (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 45,684 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 44,046 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 40,986 miles

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

engine covers fitted

o/s and n/s outer sill covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Fail 17 Jan 2020 40,986 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge below limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge below limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine covers fitted

o/s and n/s outer sill covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2018 38,454 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 33,736 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 28,443 miles

both rear tyres going out of shape on inner edges

front brake discs rusty on inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2016 24,780 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 19,621 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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HJ12 JZT 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 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 HJ12 JZT, 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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HJ12 JZT is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 17 March 2012.

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