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AE03 LAM

2012 Fiat 500

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

66,470 mi
Last recorded66,470 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 LAM
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 66,470 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded rear box

Pass 25 Oct 2024 58,765 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 51,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 40,059 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 32,212 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 18,628 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 15,412 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 13,994 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 13,905 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 13,756 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 13,596 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 13,351 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 13,341 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 13,341 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AE03 LAM is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AE03 LAM, 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 AE03 LAM registered?

AE03 LAM is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is AE03 LAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 LAM shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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