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RJ12 UJO

2012 Abarth 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,588 mi
Last recorded110,588 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ12 UJO
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2026 110,588 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced beam axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

sideskirts fitted not allowing inspection of the sills

Fail 30 Sep 2026 110,585 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken on ns suspension arm (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Front Gearbox mounting defective slight play

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced beam axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

sideskirts fitted not allowing inspection of the sills

Pass 26 Mar 2024 107,922 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 107,922 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 99,544 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 99,544 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 80,950 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2022 80,950 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 61,730 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 49,238 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 27,820 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 27,252 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 25,340 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 24,125 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad 3mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 21,694 miles

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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RJ12 UJO is a 2012 Abarth 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RJ12 UJO, 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 RJ12 UJO registered?

RJ12 UJO is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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