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RJ12 GNY

2012 Abarth 500

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,180 mi
Last recorded65,180 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 65,180 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 64,133 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

front shocks corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2023 56,876 miles

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

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

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

Nearside Rear hand brake cable outer casing corroded

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

some leds in high level brake light not working

Pass 4 Jan 2022 49,362 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 44,299 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2020 44,289 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost bush seperated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 34,674 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 34,664 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 29,419 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

n/s/f tyre damaged on inner wall

Pass 22 Jun 2017 23,093 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish. Under-trays and sill covers fitted.

O/S windscreen wiper rubber split, function not impaired.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Recommend attention soon (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 16,942 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

tyres perished/splitting

Pass 4 Jun 2015 11,392 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 GNY is a 2012 Abarth 500 in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RJ12 GNY, 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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RJ12 GNY is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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