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AF06 GEL

2012 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

90,180 mi
Last recorded90,180 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 GEL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2025 90,180 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

slight play in nearside front steering mechanism

Pass 6 May 2025 80,570 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2025 80,570 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Cv joint (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 72,108 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 72,108 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 69,408 miles

engine misfire

o/s/r brake slow

rear axle corroded

Fail 2 May 2023 69,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced axle corroded & holed at coil spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

engine misfire

rear coil spring corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2022 62,617 miles

Offside Front Outer Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door handle damaged(still functioning ,doors can still be opened) (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 62,617 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door handle damaged(still functioning ,doors can still be opened) (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer daytime running light not working

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 56,911 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2021 56,909 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Parking brake effort only just met It would appear it requires adjustment or repair

Pass 12 Jun 2020 55,063 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 51,561 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 44,289 miles

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

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

engine oil sump has a leak,

Pass 17 May 2017 35,619 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 28,391 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 22,486 miles

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

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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AF06 GEL is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AF06 GEL, 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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AF06 GEL is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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