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AV12 YKP

2012 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,422 mi
Last recorded81,422 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 YKP
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 81,422 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 71,784 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear mounting and slight leak from front (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 64,959 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 64,956 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2021 59,082 miles

o/s/r tyre just starting to go out of shape

Pass 14 Dec 2020 54,677 miles

Front Coolant leak Expansion tank ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 46,654 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Jun 2019 46,527 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Both front tyres worn on edges

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jun 2018 38,818 miles

Boot light on(boot closed). N/s/door handle loose.

Pass 28 Jun 2017 32,260 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Unable to confirm front inner brake pads

Pass 18 Jun 2016 25,397 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Jun 2016 25,397 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre worn edges

Pass 25 Jun 2015 19,234 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs lipped/corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2015 19,234 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs lipped/corroded

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 YKP is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YKP, 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 YKP registered?

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

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