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AF12 YWO

2012 Fiat 500

White Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

82,175 mi
Last recorded82,175 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 YWO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 82,175 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 86,162 miles

Emissions unable to be completed lambda too high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Not allowing to test emissions (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 82,136 miles

Emissions unable to be completed lambda too high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Coolant level low

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Not allowing to test emissions (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 75,305 miles

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

Rear axle corroded around rear spring cups

Fail 24 May 2024 75,305 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear axle corroded around rear spring cups

Pass 16 Oct 2023 72,874 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 72,870 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 66,086 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside front brake discs are corroded on inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Whole exhaust system corroded and front mount corroded and weak

Pass 6 Oct 2021 61,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn close to required limits (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn close to required limits (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer door handle operates but is slightly loose at pivot point

Pass 9 Oct 2020 53,848 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 48,907 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2019 48,907 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached both (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2018 42,100 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 37,889 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 33,815 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 32,229 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 25,600 miles

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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AF12 YWO is a 2012 Fiat 500 in White with a 875cc 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 AF12 YWO, 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 AF12 YWO registered?

AF12 YWO is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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