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AF12 YYC

2012 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,212 mi
Last recorded114,212 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 114,212 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At clamp (been hit) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle heavily corroded

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

Fail 5 Dec 2025 114,212 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At clamp (been hit) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle heavily corroded

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 109,761 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbones, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle heavily corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2023 105,035 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 100,021 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 100,016 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 99,241 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 99,241 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joints front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 96,980 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2021 96,954 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 94,190 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 86,337 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 74,557 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 61,546 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 45,021 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + rear silencer corroded. (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 45,020 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions + worn badly on inner shoulder. (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + worn badly on inner shoulder. (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + rear silencer corroded. (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 31,316 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 YYC is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Red 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 AF12 YYC, 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 YYC registered?

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

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