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AV62 LMX

2012 Fiat 500

Purple Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,830 mi
Last recorded73,830 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 LMX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 73,830 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 67,442 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded / broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH rear tyres have slight cracking on outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 67,439 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened o/s corroded at base of spring seating (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL steel pipes corroded under outer coatings (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded / broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH rear tyres have slight cracking on outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 62,771 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 50,421 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 47,979 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 47,979 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))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 46,874 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 44,680 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 41,992 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 36,224 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both sides (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 32,261 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 27,903 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 27,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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AV62 LMX is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Purple with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AV62 LMX, 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 AV62 LMX registered?

AV62 LMX is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 September 2012.

Is AV62 LMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV62 LMX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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