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AV12 LFO

2012 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,345 mi
Last recorded86,345 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 LFO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 86,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 May 2026 86,259 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 May 2025 74,479 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2024 69,141 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective back box clamp rusted and broken in half (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 May 2024 69,141 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault when indicator stalk pressed abs and engine mil on (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened brake disc friction material braking up (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective back box clamp rusted and broken in half (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front day time runner not working

Pass 28 Apr 2023 68,260 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust backbox has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective backbox clamp rusted and broken, no exhaust leaks from said area (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 68,260 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust backbox has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective backbox clamp rusted and broken, no exhaust leaks from said area (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 59,790 miles

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

Rear Underbody Rust Not Excessive

Pass 8 Oct 2021 56,932 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 50,725 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 50,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 40,048 miles

noise from gearbox

Pass 17 Apr 2018 33,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 27,565 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 27,565 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 21,348 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 18,381 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 LFO is a 2012 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc 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 AV12 LFO, 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 LFO is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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