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AF61 YBP

2012 Fiat 500

White Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,434 mi
Last recorded123,434 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 YBP
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 123,434 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 115,286 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2023 115,156 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 109,428 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 109,428 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure centre to front (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to front (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 104,882 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 98,709 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 98,709 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 86,615 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing.

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush seperating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 72,984 miles

Nearside Rear suspention bump stop missing

Pass 27 Jan 2017 59,607 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 27 Jan 2017 59,607 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 21 Jan 2017 59,358 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 47,567 miles

all wipers split

coolant reservoir leaking from pipe joint

nail on outer edge of o/s/r tyre

Fail 23 Jan 2016 47,427 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all wipers split

coolant reservoir leaking from pipe joint

nail on outer edge of o/s/r tyre

Pass 31 Jan 2015 34,232 miles

Coolant leak

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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AF61 YBP is a 2012 Fiat 500 in White with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AF61 YBP, 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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AF61 YBP is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 10 February 2012.

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