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SD12 GJE

2012 Abarth 500

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

89,962 mi
Last recorded89,962 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD12 GJE
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 89,962 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 82,142 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 74,716 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 74,710 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 68,352 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))

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

Rear suspension bump stops worn

Pass 19 Nov 2021 62,440 miles

Offside Rear suspension bump stop worn

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2020 57,007 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 57,007 miles

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 50,054 miles

Both front tyres treads slightly perished on edges

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre depth 3mm

Rear silencer corroded slightly and has a minor blow

Pass 30 Apr 2018 43,952 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 38,083 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 26,925 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 17,333 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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SD12 GJE is a 2012 Abarth 500 in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SD12 GJE, 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 SD12 GJE registered?

SD12 GJE is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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The MOT history for SD12 GJE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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