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AU62 PLZ

2012 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

83,566 mi
Last recorded83,566 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 PLZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 83,566 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small Cut ,Still Prevents Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 83,566 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small Cut ,Still Prevents Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 80,391 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 80,391 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 71,204 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 71,204 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 57,287 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened back of front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perishing (aged tyres dot code 2512) & cut on inner edge of n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 57,287 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened back of front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perishing (aged tyres dot code 2512) & cut on inner edge of n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 50,911 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Upper shock absorber bush deteriorated

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

offside and nearside rear coil springs corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2022 50,911 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Upper shock absorber bush deteriorated

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

offside and nearside rear coil springs corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2021 44,983 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 41,601 miles

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

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

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

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2019 34,782 miles

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

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2018 26,167 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 23,753 miles

front tyres low and worn on inner/outer edges

Pass 12 Sep 2016 15,975 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 11,037 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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AU62 PLZ is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 PLZ, 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 PLZ registered?

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

Is AU62 PLZ safe to buy?

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