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AF12 YXZ

2012 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

64,917 mi
Last recorded64,917 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 YXZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 64,917 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2025 64,435 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 63,637 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 63,637 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 63,490 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 63,490 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 62,556 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 61,484 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 59,518 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 59,518 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 52,653 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 45,236 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 44,243 miles

Rear exhaust clamp corroded, exhaust secure at time of test

Rear exhaust silencer de-laminating

Pass 10 May 2018 39,768 miles

all tyres getting low on tread

exhaust system weak and corroded

Pass 16 May 2017 36,579 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 May 2017 36,579 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 34,945 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 28,165 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 22,853 miles

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 YXZ is a 2012 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AF12 YXZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF12 YXZ registered?

AF12 YXZ is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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The MOT history for AF12 YXZ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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