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AV12 LCY

2012 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,691 mi
Last recorded83,691 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 LCY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 83,691 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall cut 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 83,690 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe joins both ends (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall cut 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 75,934 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 75,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 62,952 miles

BOTH FRONT DRL LIGHTS INOP

Fail 27 Apr 2022 62,952 miles

Emissions not tested EXHAUST BLOW (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

BOTH FRONT DRL LIGHTS INOP

Pass 28 Apr 2021 55,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2021 55,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 52,360 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 52,356 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 47,619 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 43,599 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 43,535 miles

nearside daylight running lamp not working

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Jun 2016 43,535 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside daylight running lamp not working

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 May 2015 41,335 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 37,935 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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AV12 LCY is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AV12 LCY, 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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AV12 LCY is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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