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AU12 UGV

2012 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,898 mi
Last recorded47,898 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 UGV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 47,898 miles

Front Upper strut washers corroded

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

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

Rear Outer axle beam very corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2025 47,898 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper strut washers corroded

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

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

Rear Outer axle beam very corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2025 45,482 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 42,631 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 42,631 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 35,810 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 35,810 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))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 28,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 25,893 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2021 25,893 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 24,746 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 16,849 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 11,029 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 8,334 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box to centre section poorly fitted and leaking from joint (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 5,813 miles

Headlight adjuster set to zero

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 4,035 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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AU12 UGV is a 2012 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU12 UGV, 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 AU12 UGV registered?

AU12 UGV is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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