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APP 601J

2012 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,504 mi
Last recorded90,504 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPP 601J
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 90,504 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 83,108 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

axle corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2023 81,459 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 81,422 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to engine oil level, exhaust leak and coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front shockers heavily corroded

Coolant leak ()

Engine oil level low

Minor crash damage to boot lid and nearside front wing

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

R clips missing from both front caliper pins

Rear axle corroded

Windscreen scratched from incorrectly fitted wipers

Pass 6 Jul 2022 73,132 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2021 71,126 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 71,126 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2020 65,404 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 58,627 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 52,131 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 51,992 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 42,194 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 35,311 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 35,309 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Exhaust back box corroded and flexi pipe split

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

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

offside rear shocker bush slightly split on centre post

Pass 11 May 2015 28,568 miles

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

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

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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APP 601J 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 73.3%.

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 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 APP 601J, 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 APP 601J registered?

APP 601J is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is APP 601J safe to buy?

The MOT history for APP 601J shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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