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AK12 PVW

2012 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

96,943 mi
Last recorded96,943 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 PVW
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 96,943 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin RECOMMENDED REPLACEMENT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Axle Corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2025 96,943 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin RECOMMENDED REPLACEMENT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Axle Corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2024 88,125 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 80,979 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe joint leak (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Door mirror glass cracked

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

Fail 30 Jun 2023 80,962 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe joint leak (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Door mirror glass cracked

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 69,616 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 69,616 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 61,711 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 61,711 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 57,702 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 57,690 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 50,186 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 40,089 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 26,689 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 PVW is a 2012 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PVW, 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 PVW registered?

AK12 PVW is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is AK12 PVW safe to buy?

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