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RJ12 GLV

2012 Abarth 500

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,112 mi
Last recorded77,112 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ12 GLV
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 77,112 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Jun 2025 77,112 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Mar 2024 68,376 miles

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

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

boot inspected through rear seats

Pass 6 Mar 2023 66,335 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 66,335 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 64,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake wear sensor wire broken

Pass 16 Mar 2021 62,643 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 62,602 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 62,029 miles

black paint coating on rear coil springs and brake hoses ferrules

Pass 2 May 2018 56,651 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 52,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2017 52,698 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 46,262 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 36,611 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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RJ12 GLV 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 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 RJ12 GLV, 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 RJ12 GLV registered?

RJ12 GLV is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 8 August 2012.

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