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AV12 OVH

2012 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,028 mi
Last recorded102,028 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 OVH
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 102,028 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 90,358 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 78,909 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 76,712 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 76,710 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))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 72,289 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE FLEXIS CORRODED

Coil spring corroded REAR SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

REAR AXLE BEAM CORRODED

Fail 4 Sep 2022 72,270 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

BOTH REAR BRAKE FLEXIS CORRODED

Coil spring corroded REAR SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

REAR AXLE BEAM CORRODED

Pass 16 Aug 2021 64,733 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 64,733 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 53,961 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 53,944 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 38,186 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 30,874 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 27,987 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

rear silencer box deteriorating.

Fail 29 Mar 2017 27,987 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

rear silencer box deteriorating.

Pass 31 Mar 2016 22,977 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 22,977 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 15,951 miles

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

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

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 OVH is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OVH, 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 OVH registered?

AV12 OVH is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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