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AK12 PUH

2012 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

88,855 mi
Last recorded88,855 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 PUH
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 88,855 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Clamp insecure but box firm (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 84,045 miles

Exhaust heavily deteriorated but not leaking or insecure

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 26 Sep 2023 80,005 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 77,623 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 74,450 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 69,669 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 66,425 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 66,425 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 61,934 miles

damage to n/s sill

Fail 3 Jan 2019 61,934 miles

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

damage to n/s sill

Pass 3 Jan 2018 58,133 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 58,133 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 54,480 miles

Nearside Front brake warning wire snapped

Nearside Front shock absorber leaking

wheel alignment requires checking due to uneven tyre wear

Fail 6 Jan 2017 54,478 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake warning wire snapped

Nearside Front shock absorber leaking

wheel alignment requires checking due to uneven tyre wear

Fail 31 Dec 2016 54,436 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing hex key fitted instead of pin and clip (3.5.1j)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing hex key fitted instead of pin and clip (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front tyre getting low

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre getting low also small cuts in tread

Pass 30 Dec 2015 38,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Dec 2015 38,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AK12 PUH is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc 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 AK12 PUH, 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 AK12 PUH registered?

AK12 PUH is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is AK12 PUH safe to buy?

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