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J28 FER

2012 Abarth 500

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

62,673 mi
Last recorded62,673 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ28 FER
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 62,673 miles

Front McPherson struts corroded

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Rear axle beam corroded

Rear tyres heavily cracked

Fail 16 Sep 2025 62,559 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front McPherson struts corroded

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Rear axle beam corroded

Rear tyres heavily cracked

Pass 11 Sep 2024 53,264 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 53,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working drl on same bulb also not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 43,860 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 43,689 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases limited life (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides /axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 43,689 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases limited life (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides /axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 42,420 miles

Front shockers x2 corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust limited life

Pass 28 May 2020 38,916 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 28 May 2020 38,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 10 Jun 2019 35,939 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer - outer skin corroded / Deteriorated

Pass 31 May 2018 31,996 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 19 Jun 2017 26,857 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 26,857 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Door mirror cover missing_ repaired (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 22,726 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 22,726 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 17,072 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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J28 FER 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 J28 FER, 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 J28 FER registered?

J28 FER is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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