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AV12 OVS

2012 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,661 mi
Last recorded102,661 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 102,661 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 100,997 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 98,228 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 98,228 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 95,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 92,501 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 88,501 miles

front shockers corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2020 84,888 miles

Both front shockers corroded

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 84,886 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front shockers corroded

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 77,724 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 72,779 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear tyres ON the legal limit

Pass 27 Feb 2017 66,604 miles

both rear tyres worn close to the limit

Fail 20 Feb 2017 66,402 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 52,776 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 33,827 miles

exhaust system corroded

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 OVS is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OVS, 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 OVS registered?

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

Is AV12 OVS safe to buy?

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