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SG12 FMD

2012 Abarth 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,548 mi
Last recorded51,548 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG12 FMD
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 51,548 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 44,636 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective off tail box (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust box corroded and braking up not leaking

Pass 14 Jul 2020 37,321 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 37,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2019 30,553 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2019 30,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2018 24,921 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush o/s n/s recommend replaced for next MOT (2.7.4)

undercover fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2017 21,376 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 16,604 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 12,105 miles

front/rear discs 0/s n/s worn slightly/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/exhaust rusty slight leak rear joint

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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SG12 FMD is a 2012 Abarth 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SG12 FMD, 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 SG12 FMD registered?

SG12 FMD is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is SG12 FMD safe to buy?

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