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ADL 140X

2012 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

46,022 mi
Last recorded46,022 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADL 140X
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 46,022 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 39,305 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55/r15/82v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 33,184 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 33,184 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 28,585 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 24,292 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 20,847 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 20,165 miles

Offside brake slightly lagging in operation.

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Clamp excessively corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 18,524 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 16,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces rusty (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 14,487 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner wheel rim slightly bent

Pass 30 Sep 2015 12,265 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 12,265 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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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ADL 140X is a 2012 Fiat 500 in White 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 ADL 140X, 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 ADL 140X?

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What year was ADL 140X registered?

ADL 140X is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is ADL 140X safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADL 140X 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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