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J66 JTT

2012 Abarth 500

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,838 mi
Last recorded46,838 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ66 JTT
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 46,838 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 44,064 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 41,927 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 39,210 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 36,035 miles

Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV gaiters leaking grease - o/s and n/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox end cover area leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s and n/s upper shock absorber bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 36,035 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV gaiters leaking grease - o/s and n/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox end cover area leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s and n/s upper shock absorber bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 32,083 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front lower suspension arms rear most bush delaminated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 29,555 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 24,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 22,525 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)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 17,741 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

both front brake discs slightly corroded

covers fitted obstructing view

Fail 29 Nov 2016 17,739 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced S1KXY (6.3.4a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

both front brake discs slightly corroded

covers fitted obstructing view

Pass 23 Nov 2015 14,897 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 8,608 miles

Coolant leak

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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J66 JTT is a 2012 Abarth 500 in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 J66 JTT, 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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J66 JTT is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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