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J3 USO

2012 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,971 mi
Last recorded128,971 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 USO
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 128,971 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Day time running light not working

Nearside Front Top suspension mount slight free play

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside Front Daytime running light not working

Offside Front Top suspension mount slight free play

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust section loose

Slight surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Jan 2025 119,928 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Fresheners Removed From Mirror ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount Has Lift/Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 119,928 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner Sidewall Split To Cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Fresheners Removed From Mirror ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount Has Lift/Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 111,635 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 105,852 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 98,842 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 91,370 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 81,951 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 73,504 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 70,459 miles

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 13 Jun 2017 65,821 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 65,821 miles

Headlamp aim too high Nearside (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 58,155 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 54,267 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2015 54,267 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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J3 USO is a 2012 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 J3 USO, 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 J3 USO registered?

J3 USO is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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