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AV12 YBA

2012 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

78,515 mi
Last recorded78,515 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 YBA
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 78,515 miles

Parking brake slight travel

front exhaust flexi pipe (mesh) slightly damaged

under body/components has surface corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2024 77,032 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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))

all coil springs corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2023 75,442 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 72,375 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 69,614 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 65,864 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 62,600 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 59,919 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 59,919 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Travel on parking brake lever

Pass 31 Aug 2017 55,423 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 46,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 38,693 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 YBA is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YBA, 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 YBA registered?

AV12 YBA is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is AV12 YBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 YBA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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