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S500 BJF

2012 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

16,690 mi
Last recorded16,690 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS500 BJF
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 16,690 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 16,640 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 16,587 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 15,566 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 14,824 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres slight cracking tearing to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 14,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner and outter (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test sticker.. zone B ()

Fail 21 Aug 2020 14,782 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken offside front broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 14,209 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 13,570 miles

Front brake discs are worn, lipped and corroded

Offside Inner CV boot leaking

engine and/or floor covers fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2017 12,847 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 11,441 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 11,289 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 10,682 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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S500 BJF is a 2012 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S500 BJF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S500 BJF registered?

S500 BJF is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 21 June 2012.

Is S500 BJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S500 BJF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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