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AP12 HTA

2012 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

103,822 mi
Last recorded103,822 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 HTA
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2026 103,822 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 92,189 miles

Rear axle corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2024 85,357 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 85,357 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 82,858 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 82,858 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))

Exhaust pipe fouling on suspension components.

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Running lights not working.

Pass 26 Aug 2022 76,476 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Running light not working.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear axle corroded.

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides. (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 76,476 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too high Both sides. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Running light not working.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and system deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear axle corroded.

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides. (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 71,891 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 71,890 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 66,582 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 66,582 miles

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

front wipers are worn

Pass 27 Aug 2019 62,301 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 62,301 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 55,818 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 55,817 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 50,232 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 45,874 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 45,874 miles

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

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

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Front (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust silencer rusty and in poor condition but not leaking

Pass 27 Jul 2015 36,141 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 HTA is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 AP12 HTA, 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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AP12 HTA is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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