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806 VFM

2012 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,424 mi
Last recorded49,424 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration806 VFM
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 49,424 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil sump pan slightly porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 49,424 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil sump pan slightly porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 45,858 miles

Exhaust system corroding front to rear

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approximately 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Leaking oil slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approximately 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 45,858 miles

Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroding front to rear

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approximately 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Leaking oil slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approximately 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 41,864 miles

Exhaust system corroding slightly front to rear

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 38,029 miles

Offside Front daytime running light not working

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust system corroding

Pass 25 Feb 2022 34,931 miles

exhaust system corroding

Fail 24 Feb 2022 34,931 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust system corroding

Pass 25 Feb 2021 33,655 miles

exhaust system corroding

Pass 2 Mar 2020 33,079 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 33,061 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2019 30,338 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 30,322 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 27,105 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 22,637 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded but not leaking

Pass 23 Feb 2016 17,137 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush just starting to peresh (2.7.4)

rear exhaust box corroded and outer scine braking up not leaking

small chips on windscreen

Fail 23 Feb 2016 17,137 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush just starting to peresh (2.7.4)

rear exhaust box corroded and outer scine braking up not leaking

small chips on windscreen

Pass 27 Feb 2015 11,590 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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806 VFM is a 2012 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 806 VFM, 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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806 VFM is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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