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AV61 TVT

2012 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,386 mi
Last recorded50,386 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 50,386 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 50,276 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2025 41,579 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 28 May 2024 34,782 miles

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

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

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust and clamp deteriorated

Fail 20 May 2024 34,663 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust and clamp deteriorated

Pass 5 Jun 2023 30,142 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2022 29,950 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 29,950 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2021 28,550 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2019 26,739 miles

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2017 21,671 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 21,671 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 19,335 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 17,906 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 13,585 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 8,240 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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AV61 TVT 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 TVT, 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 TVT registered?

AV61 TVT is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 January 2012.

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