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AK12 PVP

2012 Fiat 500

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,467 mi
Last recorded82,467 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 PVP
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 82,467 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2026 82,271 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2025 79,800 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 79,705 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 70,438 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 70,438 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 62,005 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 62,003 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 51,158 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 45,933 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm scrubbing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 45,933 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm scrubbing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm scrubbing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 33,702 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 33,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 33,515 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 27,850 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2017 27,850 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 20,910 miles

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 15 Apr 2015 14,133 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 PVP is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PVP, 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 PVP is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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