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A14 DUD

2012 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

69,343 mi
Last recorded69,343 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 DUD
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 69,343 miles

both front shocks corroded

n/s/f steering arm has slight play

Fail 24 Nov 2025 69,343 miles

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

both front shocks corroded

n/s/f steering arm has slight play

Pass 21 Nov 2024 63,488 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both front shocks corroded

n/s/f steering arm has play

Fail 20 Nov 2024 63,488 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure flexi section broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front shocks corroded

both rear springs corroded

n/s/f steering arm has play

rear exhaust box corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 57,527 miles

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

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

front flexi exhaust deteriorating

rear axle corroding

Pass 26 Nov 2022 52,038 miles

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

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

centre and rear exhaust deteriorating

rear axle corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2022 52,032 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

centre and rear exhaust deteriorating

rear axle corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2021 48,717 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear axle beam corroded on spring mounts nearside and offside

Pass 24 Nov 2020 46,138 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 42,535 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 42,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 36,649 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2018 36,641 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 30,986 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 30,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 24,391 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 17,971 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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A14 DUD is a 2012 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 A14 DUD, 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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A14 DUD is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 2 November 2012.

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