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AO12 HKD

2012 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

80,714 mi
Last recorded80,714 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 HKD
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 80,714 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2026 80,626 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 May 2025 72,342 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 68,984 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 66,592 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 60,508 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 60,507 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake discs corroded and scored

offside front tyre bald inner tread

Pass 20 Mar 2021 55,767 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 52,921 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 48,879 miles

both front lower suspension arm mounting bushes perishing bushes show slight movement

large nail in nearside rear tyre edge area

rear wiper blade split

slight leaks exhaust joint

Fail 20 Mar 2019 48,879 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper mounting bush worn to excess (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper mounting bush worn to excess (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front lower suspension arm mounting bushes perishing bushes show slight movement

large nail in nearside rear tyre edge area

rear wiper blade split

slight leaks exhaust joint

Pass 22 Mar 2018 43,483 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 41,410 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre 3mm tread

Rear Exhaust corroded

Slight Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2017 41,340 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre 3mm tread

Rear Exhaust corroded

Slight Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2016 36,266 miles

Front Brake pads look 2/3rds worn

Nearside Rear Tyre 3mm tread

Offside Front Outer door handle damaged

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2015 31,545 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer heavily corroded (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 31,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer heavily corroded (7.1.2)

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 HKD is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AO12 HKD, 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 HKD is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 11 August 2012.

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