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AK12 PXB

2012 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

110,744 mi
Last recorded110,744 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 110,744 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 109,427 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 108,201 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 108,201 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 105,456 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear silencer slightly loose at rear joint. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear at shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Oil residue at NSF and OSF. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 105,456 miles

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

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear silencer slightly loose at rear joint. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear at shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Oil residue at NSF and OSF. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 84,368 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2018 84,172 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 71,000 miles

Driver door handle faulty

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 175/65r14 82t (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2016 55,945 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 30 Apr 2016 55,244 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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 PXB is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PXB, 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 PXB registered?

AK12 PXB is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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