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AO12 FFH

2012 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,767 mi
Last recorded88,767 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 88,767 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 88,760 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 79,965 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 71,324 miles

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 May 2023 59,760 miles

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 50,676 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear lower (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust flexible section deteriorated

Fail 1 Apr 2022 50,676 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear lower (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened offside and nearside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust flexible section deteriorated

Pass 1 Apr 2021 45,878 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 42,306 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 36,978 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 33,693 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 31,546 miles

rear of exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2016 29,735 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 22,511 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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AO12 FFH 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 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FFH, 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 AO12 FFH registered?

AO12 FFH is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is AO12 FFH safe to buy?

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