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AV12 YKO

2012 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

80,729 mi
Last recorded80,729 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 YKO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 80,729 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 80,692 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2025 80,206 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 78,413 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all front suspension dust covers on all ball joints vary poor condition (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing vary corroded in poor condition (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear top (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 72,236 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 64,471 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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 5 Nov 2020 55,908 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 55,908 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 51,486 miles

Exhaust system rusty.

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 51,486 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system rusty.

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 47,050 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 47,050 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 45,655 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.75mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 42,676 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 31,212 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YKO is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YKO, 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 YKO registered?

AV12 YKO is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 15 June 2012.

Is AV12 YKO safe to buy?

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