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AK12 PVE

2012 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

45,889 mi
Last recorded45,889 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 PVE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 45,889 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2026 45,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 42,288 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 38,537 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Strut top mounting noisy in operation but no free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 35,326 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 35,324 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2022 32,122 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 29,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom wish bone rear bush starting to de-bond. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom wish bone rear bush starting to de-bond. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 28,448 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 26,546 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 24,643 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 21,579 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 21,030 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wiper rubber split and insecure

Pass 23 Jun 2016 17,666 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 17,665 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre split on sidewall not exposing cord

offside front tyre split on sidewall not exposing cord

Pass 16 Jun 2015 13,599 miles

off side front tyre has a cut on the outer side wall but not showing ply/cored

slight exhaust blow from rear silancer joint

Fail 15 Jun 2015 13,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front pads are starting to get low

near side front wheel centre cap missing

off side front tyre has a cut on the outer side wall but not showing ply/cored

slight exhaust blow from rear silancer joint

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 PVE is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Blue 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 AK12 PVE, 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 PVE is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 July 2012.

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