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AO12 HKC

2012 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

40,557 mi
Last recorded40,557 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 HKC
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 40,557 miles

areas of exhaust inc brackets showing corrosion

both front DRL inop

both front shockers water soaked when tested suspect could showing signs of leakage

both headlamps tainted starting to affect images

both sides front lower arm rear bushes showing wear

front discs showing wear

n/s/f tyre has a small split on inner sidewall

rear beam axle & components showing corrosion

slight play noted in n/s steering/suspension system

Fail 31 Dec 2025 40,557 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

areas of exhaust inc brackets showing corrosion

both front DRL inop

both front shockers water soaked when tested suspect could showing signs of leakage

both headlamps tainted starting to affect images

both sides front lower arm rear bushes showing wear

front discs showing wear

n/s/f tyre has a small split on inner sidewall

rear beam axle & components showing corrosion

slight play noted in n/s steering/suspension system

Pass 30 Sep 2024 33,773 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 33,773 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 31,073 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 27,992 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 25,468 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 23,481 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 19,657 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 19,657 miles

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

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

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 28 Mar 2018 16,402 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 16,402 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 14,467 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 12,652 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 10,395 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 HKC is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Red with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AO12 HKC, 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 HKC registered?

AO12 HKC is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 26 April 2012.

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