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N666 MPJ

2012 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,001 mi
Last recorded98,001 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN666 MPJ
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 98,001 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axel beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 84,684 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 84,547 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 80,056 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 78,572 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 73,279 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2022 73,276 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 64,861 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2021 64,795 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 56,965 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 55,689 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 51,611 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 51,595 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2017 44,946 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 40,318 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 40,318 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure pad wiring (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 28,169 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 28,169 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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N666 MPJ is a 2012 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N666 MPJ, 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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N666 MPJ is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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