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SG12 FMZ

2012 Abarth 500

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

66,265 mi
Last recorded66,265 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG12 FMZ
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 66,265 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 65,349 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 63,930 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 62,475 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 60,586 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 60,463 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 58,894 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 58,894 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 56,183 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 56,183 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 55,243 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

High level brake light inop

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 May 2017 44,266 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 11 May 2017 44,248 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2016 32,779 miles

Both inner CV gaiters slight seepage of grease

Oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2016 32,731 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2015 26,712 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 26,712 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)

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

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

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 FMZ is a 2012 Abarth 500 in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SG12 FMZ, 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 FMZ registered?

SG12 FMZ is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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