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AU12 UHB

2012 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

68,189 mi
Last recorded68,189 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 68,189 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases all clamps missing and rear box has a leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2026 68,189 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases all clamps missing and rear box has a leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 66,474 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened main beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated [flex pipe]

Pass 6 Jun 2024 63,616 miles

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight exhaust leek

Fail 21 May 2024 63,328 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi join and mid to rear join, both missing clamps (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 58,736 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 58,733 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

offside front door handle broken

Pass 9 Jun 2022 53,185 miles

drivers outer door handle broken

Pass 15 Jun 2021 49,233 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 48,176 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 43,139 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2020 43,139 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 37,589 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 37,519 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 32,545 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2018 32,496 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 26,227 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin coming away

Pass 10 Mar 2016 20,159 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 20,102 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 14,551 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 UHB is a 2012 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UHB, 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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AU12 UHB is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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