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YP12 JZA

2012 Abarth 500

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,529 mi
Last recorded119,529 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 2012 Abarth 50048,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 JZA
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 119,529 miles

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

Offside Front stut top mount has slight lift

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 119,528 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front stut top mount has slight lift

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed boot lid (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 109,899 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 105,301 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 93,244 miles

Back box outer skin corroded

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Apr 2018 93,112 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Back box outer skin corroded

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 79,422 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 67,397 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 50,230 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YP12 JZA is a 2012 Abarth 500 in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YP12 JZA, 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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YP12 JZA is a 2012 Abarth 500, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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