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AB55 PUG

2012 Fiat 500

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

32,399 mi
Last recorded32,399 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB55 PUG
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 32,399 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 32,028 miles

rear silencer box corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2020 32,018 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

rear silencer box corroded

Pass 16 May 2019 28,717 miles

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

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

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

Offside day time running light not working

Fail 16 May 2019 28,709 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside day time running light not working

Pass 2 Mar 2018 26,999 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 26,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 24,009 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wearing on the inner edge

Offside Front tyre cracking showing

Pass 22 Feb 2016 20,531 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 15,005 miles

emission limits were tested and met but the DSM could not register the result

Fail 2 Feb 2015 14,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

emission limits were tested and met but the DSM could not register the result

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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AB55 PUG is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 AB55 PUG, 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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What year was AB55 PUG registered?

AB55 PUG is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is AB55 PUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB55 PUG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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