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AV12 VFP

2012 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,702 mi
Last recorded85,702 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 85,702 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 85,702 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 84,503 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 84,503 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 78,698 miles

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

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))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 69,648 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn to 2mm. worn bald on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 69,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn to 2mm. worn bald on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 59,221 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both number plates starting to deteriorate/fade. (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 54,624 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 50,705 miles

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

The front brake pads are worn to 3mm

Pass 19 Feb 2019 42,514 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 35,154 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 26,806 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 20,124 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 13,965 miles

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 VFP is a 2012 Fiat 500 in White 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 VFP, 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 VFP registered?

AV12 VFP is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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