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YK12 JXJ

2012 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

109,370 mi
Last recorded109,370 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 JXJ
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 109,370 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 109,370 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 91,164 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 66,218 miles

Offside Front Upper suspension strut mount has play when vehicle is raised

Fail 6 Feb 2023 66,215 miles

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

Offside Front Upper suspension strut mount has play when vehicle is raised

Pass 4 Jan 2022 62,289 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 57,795 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 55,044 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 47,934 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 38,469 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 30,390 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 23,113 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 18,320 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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YK12 JXJ 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 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 YK12 JXJ, 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 YK12 JXJ registered?

YK12 JXJ is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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