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AV61 TVK

2012 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,461 mi
Last recorded70,461 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 TVK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 70,461 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shock absorber upper mounting bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 69,516 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 67,199 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 65,147 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 64,093 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 64,093 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 61,580 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 55,844 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 50,803 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 47,208 miles

Offside Front tyre has worn on the inner edge

Fail 7 Apr 2017 47,206 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre has worn on the inner edge

Pass 11 May 2016 37,402 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 37,402 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 May 2015 26,433 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 24,733 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 24,701 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AV61 TVK is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV61 TVK, 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 AV61 TVK registered?

AV61 TVK is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is AV61 TVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV61 TVK shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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