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AK12 PVD

2012 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,344 mi
Last recorded91,344 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 PVD
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 91,344 miles

Front shock absorber outer casing corroded(both)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Rear Lower axle corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2026 91,344 miles

Front shock absorber outer casing corroded(both)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Rear Lower axle corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2025 75,776 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front shock absorber outer casing corroded(both sides)

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

Rear beam axle corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2024 64,199 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer clamp missing ,exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 61,903 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 57,178 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 52,121 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))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 49,192 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 46,145 miles

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

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))

Rear Coil spring corroded both at bottom in cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 46,145 miles

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

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))

Rear Coil spring corroded both at bottom in cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 41,915 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Jul 2018 41,915 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Jul 2017 38,208 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust clamp missing at rear but not blowing

Pass 28 Jul 2016 34,569 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 30,287 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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AK12 PVD is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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