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AP12 HSE

2012 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

76,760 mi
Last recorded76,760 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 HSE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 76,760 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Close to excessive. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Close to excessive. (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 71,837 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Close to excessive, advice replacement. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Close to excessive, advice replacement. (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 69,672 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Close to excessive. (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 68,275 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 62,595 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 60,013 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 57,290 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 54,177 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 51,960 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 48,507 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 36,602 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint & clamp missing (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 36,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint & clamp missing (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 27,921 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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AP12 HSE is a 2012 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 AP12 HSE, 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 AP12 HSE registered?

AP12 HSE is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 4 August 2012.

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