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A17 MTH

2012 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

102,368 mi
Last recorded102,368 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 MTH
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 102,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 102,338 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 100,337 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer door handle loose but operates

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 100,329 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer door handle loose but operates

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 94,343 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2024 94,343 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 89,705 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 87,239 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 84,398 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 81,162 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front brake flexi insecure

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Back box clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 81,162 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake flexi insecure

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Back box clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 69,646 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 69,646 miles

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

Nearside Front daytime running light out

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 57,265 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 50,978 miles

Engine hunting

Offside Front Bumper lamp loose but secure

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

Oil leak sump starting to rust ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box starting to blow and exhaust clamp (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 50,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper split (8.2.2)

Engine hunting

Offside Front Bumper lamp loose but secure

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

Oil leak sump starting to rust ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box starting to blow and exhaust clamp (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 37,399 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre inner edge devoid of tread

Fail 28 Nov 2015 37,108 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre inner edge devoid of tread

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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A17 MTH is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 A17 MTH, 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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A17 MTH is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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