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AV12 PMX

2012 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

93,657 mi
Last recorded93,657 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 PMX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 93,657 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked & cut

Fail 7 Nov 2025 93,657 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front spring twisted

Nearside Rear tyre cracked & cut

Pass 6 Nov 2024 91,239 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 87,572 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 79,018 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 67,864 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 67,860 miles

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

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))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 62,137 miles

exhaust rear box slight corrosion

Fail 24 Nov 2020 62,137 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

exhaust rear box slight corrosion

nearside front running light not working

Pass 20 Nov 2019 55,650 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 49,403 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2018 49,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2017 42,722 miles

Rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 19 Nov 2016 35,236 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2016 35,236 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2015 26,647 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 26,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

o/s/f tyre low 2mm

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 PMX is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PMX, 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 PMX registered?

AV12 PMX is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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