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AX12 HJF

2012 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,691 mi
Last recorded50,691 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 HJF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 50,691 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM AND SLIGHTLEY PERISHED. BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 48,025 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 43,855 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 42,913 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 42,110 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 42,108 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 41,032 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 39,284 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 39,284 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 33,857 miles

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

air filter box rattles

both day time running lights not working and nearside insecure

Fail 30 Aug 2019 33,857 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure full beam (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp likely to become detached side light headlamp (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

air filter box rattles

both day time running lights not working and nearside insecure

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Pass 29 Aug 2018 25,368 miles

front exhaust and clamp damaged

fumes emitting from engine, possible breather pipe/hose

nearside front tyre worn inner edge of tread

offside parking brake cable damaged/deteriorated

Pass 29 Aug 2017 17,115 miles

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

exhaust clamp damaged

offside front tyre void of tread on inner edge

offside parking brake cable deteriorated

Pass 26 Aug 2016 9,847 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 7,824 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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AX12 HJF is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Red 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 HJF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX12 HJF registered?

AX12 HJF is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 August 2012.

Is AX12 HJF safe to buy?

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