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MJ12 XBB

2012 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,246 mi
Last recorded68,246 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2020
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 XBB
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2020 68,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2020 68,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 62,167 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 60,675 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 54,822 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 46,390 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 46,390 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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MJ12 XBB is a 2012 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MJ12 XBB, 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 MJ12 XBB registered?

MJ12 XBB is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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