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A18 XOJ

2012 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

108,547 mi
Last recorded108,547 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 XOJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 108,547 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 106,155 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 102,228 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 95,900 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 91,754 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 85,885 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 81,433 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 78,723 miles

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2018 78,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2017 67,159 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 67,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 48,200 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 25,458 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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A18 XOJ is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 A18 XOJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A18 XOJ?

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What year was A18 XOJ registered?

A18 XOJ is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is A18 XOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 XOJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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