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AU62 PHO

2012 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

69,761 mi
Last recorded69,761 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 PHO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 69,761 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 185/55r15 ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 63,287 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 57,477 miles

Coolant low

Flexipipe (mesh) damaged Exhaust system

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Low engine oil

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

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

Offside Front Chassis leg crash bar corroded

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Sump corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 55,771 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2022 55,766 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2021 51,578 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 44,566 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 35,673 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 28,925 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 26,657 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 23,387 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 18,472 miles

nearside front + both rear tyres perished [inside tread pattern

Fail 4 Sep 2015 18,472 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front + both rear tyres perished [inside tread pattern

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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AU62 PHO is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AU62 PHO, 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 AU62 PHO registered?

AU62 PHO is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is AU62 PHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU62 PHO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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