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AP12 HSJ

2012 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,366 mi
Last recorded67,366 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 67,366 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 22 Jul 2025 61,879 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 56,153 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rears (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 56,153 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rears (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 52,869 miles

Nearside Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 51,305 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 51,051 miles
Pass 25 May 2020 47,151 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2020 47,151 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 42,912 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

anti slip on clutch pedal missing

front exhaust flexi slightly damaged

Fail 16 May 2019 42,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear noise from inside brake drum

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

anti slip on clutch pedal missing

front exhaust flexi slightly damaged

Pass 22 May 2018 35,707 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 30,053 miles

coil spring corroded both sides rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 May 2016 26,394 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 18,931 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 HSJ is a 2012 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HSJ, 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 HSJ registered?

AP12 HSJ is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 11 August 2012.

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