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A21 MFP

2012 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

47,457 mi
Last recorded47,457 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 MFP
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 47,457 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 43,032 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 39,121 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 36,308 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 33,858 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 Oct 2020 28,479 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 26,586 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 26,573 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 24,862 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 22,827 miles

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

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

front wiper blades poor

Pass 26 Aug 2016 20,587 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 19,444 miles

both front tyres worn bald at inner edge of the tread

Fail 25 Nov 2015 19,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn bald at inner edge of the 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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A21 MFP is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Black with a 875cc 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 A21 MFP, 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

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What year was A21 MFP registered?

A21 MFP is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is A21 MFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 MFP 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.

Does A21 MFP have outstanding finance?

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