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AV12 KJU

2012 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

70,819 mi
Last recorded70,819 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 KJU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 70,819 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

both rear coil springs corroded

knock from steering

rear axle corroded

Fail 2 May 2026 70,819 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

both rear coil springs corroded

knock from steering

rear axle corroded

Pass 10 May 2025 62,997 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Knocking (2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2024 56,057 miles

Front Play in both front suspension top turret mounts.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Heavily corroded at lower tip. Change very soon. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable securing bracket broken

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing is heavily corroded. Change soon. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leak from possible selector seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust hanger heavily corroded.

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of the underneath of the vehicle.

Fail 10 May 2024 56,054 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi-joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in both front suspension top turret mounts.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Heavily corroded at lower tip. Change very soon. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable securing bracket broken

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing is heavily corroded. Change soon. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leak from possible selector seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust hanger heavily corroded.

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of the underneath of the vehicle.

Pass 11 May 2023 52,515 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2022 49,487 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 46,019 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 39,323 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 36,712 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 32,358 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 26,117 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 19,748 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AV12 KJU is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 875cc 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 AV12 KJU, 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 AV12 KJU registered?

AV12 KJU is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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