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AR12 AMR

2012 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

53,309 mi
Last recorded53,309 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR12 AMR
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 53,309 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 50,065 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 47,064 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 44,600 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 44,600 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre tread wearing on inner edge (tracking needs checking)

Pass 10 Mar 2022 42,512 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 40,283 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 38,895 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 36,737 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 33,254 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges.

exhaust corroding.

Pass 6 Mar 2017 27,781 miles

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

offside front tyre inner tread getting low.

rear exhaust corroding.

Pass 7 Mar 2016 22,216 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 14,730 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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AR12 AMR is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Red 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 AR12 AMR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AR12 AMR registered?

AR12 AMR is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is AR12 AMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR12 AMR shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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