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AV12 SPZ

2012 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

143,261 mi
Last recorded143,261 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 SPZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 143,261 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 128,143 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 119,483 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 117,680 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 113,563 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 113,490 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 106,135 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 106,127 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 100,457 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 97,426 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 74,392 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside and offside front tyre tread worn low on edges

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 SPZ is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SPZ, 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 SPZ registered?

AV12 SPZ is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 19 May 2012.

Is AV12 SPZ safe to buy?

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