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AO62 VRM

2012 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,423 mi
Last recorded99,423 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 VRM
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 99,423 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusted (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 99,412 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Registration plate inscription illegible both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusted (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 96,594 miles

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

front and rear number plates

Fail 28 Nov 2024 96,594 miles

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

front and rear number plates

Pass 9 Dec 2023 94,665 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2023 94,665 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 92,115 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 84,992 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 84,991 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 72,364 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 71,625 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 67,523 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 61,238 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 55,168 miles

nearside and offside front tyres low and bald on inner edges

nearside and offside rear tyres are starting to wear uneven

Pass 20 Dec 2016 47,864 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2016 47,749 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust clamp broken/missing (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 41,042 miles

rear silencer clamp missing

Fail 9 Dec 2015 40,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front worn bald on inner edge and worn on outer edge.

rear silencer clamp missing

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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AO62 VRM is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Black 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 AO62 VRM, 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 AO62 VRM registered?

AO62 VRM is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 22 December 2012.

Is AO62 VRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO62 VRM shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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