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AO12 AEK

2012 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,534 mi
Last recorded109,534 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 AEK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 109,534 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 104,129 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 104,129 miles

Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 103,582 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexy section cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer pipe clamp rusted/broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil has been misting for quite some time (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in central tread ()

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 103,582 miles

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexy section cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer pipe clamp rusted/broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil has been misting for quite some time (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in central tread ()

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 99,598 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

exhaust flexi deteriated

rear exhaust deteriated

Fail 21 Feb 2023 99,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust flexi deteriated

rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 19 Feb 2022 91,639 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 83,841 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2021 83,841 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure has a nail in tyre and is on the sidewall with a slight tear 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 76,486 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 69,316 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2018 55,760 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust box not fitted correctly on mountings / corroded and blowing slightly

slight play in rear subframe bushes

Fail 27 Mar 2018 55,760 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust box not fitted correctly on mountings / corroded and blowing slightly

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in rear subframe bushes

Pass 28 Mar 2017 40,998 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is perished

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 40,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre is perished

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 31,778 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front tyre worn close to cords on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2015 27,124 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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AO12 AEK is a 2012 Fiat 500 in White 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 AO12 AEK, 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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AO12 AEK is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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