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AV12 YAX

2012 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

90,322 mi
Last recorded90,322 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 YAX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 90,322 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2025 90,322 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 85,902 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 81,210 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 68,902 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 62,292 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 52,604 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 37,871 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 29,731 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 22,520 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 22,520 miles

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

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 YAX is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Red 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 YAX, 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 YAX registered?

AV12 YAX is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 June 2012.

Is AV12 YAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 YAX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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