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AV12 SSX

2012 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

86,211 mi
Last recorded86,211 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 SSX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 86,211 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 86,211 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 78,006 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 77,916 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 71,863 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 69,201 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 63,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper Bush Has Play (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 63,743 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both Lamps Not Working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Boot Lid Does Not Open, But secure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper Bush Has Play (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 59,281 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 55,360 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 49,202 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 43,694 miles

rear exhaust box clamp missing

Fail 15 Jun 2018 43,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre & in poor condition ()

rear exhaust box clamp missing

Pass 12 Jun 2017 36,860 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 36,860 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 30,453 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 30,453 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 23,476 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 23,476 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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 SSX is a 2012 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SSX, 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 SSX registered?

AV12 SSX is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 2 June 2012.

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