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AX12 FDV

2012 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,868 mi
Last recorded97,868 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 FDV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 97,868 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front clamp missing from system (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Daytime running lamp not working

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH have several cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 97,835 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Daytime running lamp not working

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH have several cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 91,836 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 85,048 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 77,117 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 69,746 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 7 Jun 2021 63,444 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 60,428 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 53,706 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 53,706 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Clutch pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 43,532 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 33,102 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 24,571 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 24,571 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 16,350 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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AX12 FDV is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AX12 FDV, 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 AX12 FDV registered?

AX12 FDV is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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