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51 YA

2012 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,760 mi
Last recorded42,760 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration51 YA
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 21 Aug 2025 42,760 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2024 41,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 41,358 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 40,207 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 35,808 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 29,497 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 24,956 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 20,028 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 15,695 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 13,190 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 10,667 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500?

Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
4,394
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
331,691
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 26,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,621
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,463
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51 YA is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 46,837 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat 500 fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 26,240 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 51 YA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 14 years old, this Fiat 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 51 YA registered?

51 YA is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is 51 YA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 51 YA shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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