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AV12 SNF

2012 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,055 mi
Last recorded101,055 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2022
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 SNF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2022 101,055 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 82,493 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front door handle partially broken/ stiff but still works

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 82,493 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front door handle partially broken/ stiff but still works

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 75,082 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall chipped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front door handle partially broken but still works

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 64,182 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively very near excess (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust box corroded

rear wiper blade worn out

Fail 30 Jan 2019 64,182 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both, wiring issue (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively very near excess (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust box corroded

rear wiper blade worn out

Pass 31 Jan 2018 50,507 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front wear (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

off side front and near front tyres have inner and outer shoulder wear

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2018 50,507 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front wear (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

off side front and near front tyres have inner and outer shoulder wear

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2017 37,625 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

off side rear and near side rear tyres have inner shoulder wear

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2016 32,405 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 27,695 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 SNF is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SNF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV12 SNF registered?

AV12 SNF is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 22 April 2012.

Is AV12 SNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 SNF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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