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AL12 ALC

2017 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

37,275 mi
Last recorded37,275 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Fiat 50030,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL12 ALC
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 37,275 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2026 37,246 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 25,857 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2025 25,857 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 22,467 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 19,121 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 19,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 13,975 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 13,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 8,002 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020

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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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AL12 ALC is a 2017 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2017 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 30,239 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 AL12 ALC, 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 9 years old, this Fiat 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AL12 ALC?

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What year was AL12 ALC registered?

AL12 ALC is a 2017 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is AL12 ALC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL12 ALC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AL12 ALC have outstanding finance?

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