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AF12 YWW

2012 Fiat 500

White Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,039 mi
Last recorded96,039 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 YWW
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 96,039 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 96,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 86,967 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 86,957 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust front pipe, flexible section blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit, wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished in tread runs (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 86,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust front pipe, flexible section blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit, wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished in tread runs (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 78,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber top mount has slight play

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 69,823 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 13 Jul 2021 63,192 miles

Front both top mounts have slight play

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 52,186 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 46,374 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

n/s front top strut mount play

screen scratched o/s dose not restrict view of road

Fail 6 Dec 2018 46,238 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake discs corroded and worn

n/s front top strut mount play

o/s front tyre worn to limit

screen scratched o/s dose not restrict view of road

Pass 1 Dec 2017 38,695 miles

n/s rear tyre cut on tread

n/s rear tyre misshaped

screen scratched dose not restrict view of road

Fail 1 Dec 2017 38,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine under tray insecure

n/s rear tyre cut on tread

n/s rear tyre misshaped

screen scratched dose not restrict view of road

Pass 8 Dec 2016 31,478 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 28,103 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 28,099 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 17,679 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 YWW 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 64.7%.

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 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 YWW, 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 YWW registered?

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

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