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WH05 JSG

2012 Abarth 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,979 mi
Last recorded85,979 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH05 JSG
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 85,979 miles

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

Nearside daytime running light n/w

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 76,389 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 74,600 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play osf and nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres feathered inner edges

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2024 74,600 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play osf and nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres feathered inner edges

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2023 71,664 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 67,625 miles

Coil spring corroded osr and nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2021 59,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 56,485 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Sep 2018 51,748 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 48,393 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 37,450 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to legal limit and perished

Pass 2 Apr 2016 31,229 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 31,229 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 25,996 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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WH05 JSG is a 2012 Abarth 500 in Red 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 WH05 JSG, 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 WH05 JSG registered?

WH05 JSG is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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