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AB61 ELT

2012 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,200 mi
Last recorded104,200 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB61 ELT
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 104,200 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 99,878 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 95,406 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 91,948 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 86,947 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 4 Feb 2021 80,060 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working center (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust back box outer skin corroding

noise/squeal from rear drum brakes during test

Pass 13 Feb 2020 77,190 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 77,132 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 71,324 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 67,106 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 59,569 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 59,569 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 47,350 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 34,184 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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AB61 ELT is a 2012 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AB61 ELT, 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 AB61 ELT registered?

AB61 ELT is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is AB61 ELT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB61 ELT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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