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AU62 PLX

2012 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,129 mi
Last recorded107,129 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 PLX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 107,129 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2025 107,129 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 102,933 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 2 May 2023 93,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw in tyre tread ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust flexi joint deteriorating

front exhaust brackets corroded

Fail 2 May 2023 93,726 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw in tyre tread ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust flexi joint deteriorating

front exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2022 85,711 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust flexi joint deteriorating

front exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2022 85,711 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust flexi joint deteriorating

front exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2020 74,774 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on edges

Offside Front tyre wearing low on edges

Fail 18 Nov 2020 74,771 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on edges

Offside Front tyre wearing low on edges

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 May 2019 67,882 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 60,278 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 43,682 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 30 Aug 2016 31,012 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 25,885 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 PLX is a 2012 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AU62 PLX, 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 PLX registered?

AU62 PLX is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 5 September 2012.

Is AU62 PLX safe to buy?

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