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AV12 XZF

2012 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,641 mi
Last recorded81,641 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 81,641 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 77,768 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 77,324 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 77,324 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 75,860 miles

Offside Front Day running lamp not working.

Pass 29 Jan 2022 73,317 miles

damage to n/s/f tyre outer wall / corrosion on front discs / sump pan corroding / front exhaust mount snapped / rear box clamp missing

heavy corrosion on front shocks / heavy corrosion on rear axle beam / slight gearbox leak

Pass 20 Jan 2021 72,077 miles

Corrosion to exhaust system front bracket corroded away

Corrosion to parts of front and rear suspension

Fail 20 Jan 2021 72,077 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Corrosion to exhaust system front bracket corroded away

Corrosion to parts of front and rear suspension

Pass 13 Jul 2019 66,104 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 58,870 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 58,870 miles

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush collapsed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 46,857 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 46,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 33,618 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 22,012 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 22,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 XZF is a 2012 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 XZF, 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

How do I check the history of AV12 XZF?

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What year was AV12 XZF registered?

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

Is AV12 XZF safe to buy?

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