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AF12 YXT

2012 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

79,499 mi
Last recorded79,499 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 YXT
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 79,499 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 75,030 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 70,831 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 70,817 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box oil leak gear box noise (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chip in windscreen

exhaust corroded

rear brakes squeek

Pass 5 Oct 2022 68,648 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 29 Sep 2021 64,135 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 63,415 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 61,926 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 55,384 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 55,384 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 48,427 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 42,195 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 34,173 miles

rear exhaust box corrodied

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 YXT is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Red 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 AF12 YXT, 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 YXT registered?

AF12 YXT is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is AF12 YXT safe to buy?

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