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AX61 FDG

2012 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,151 mi
Last recorded68,151 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX61 FDG
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 68,151 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint slightly damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 66,164 miles

Front Exhaust flexy worn and damaged

Nearside Front Lower Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle heavily corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2025 66,156 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust flexy worn and damaged

Nearside Front Lower Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear axle heavily corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2024 63,429 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

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

Nearside Front sidelight unit slightly insecure

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

Tyre obviously under inflated all (5.2.3 (l))

coolant level low

oil had to be topped up prior to m.o.t. capacity is 2.8 litres, vehicle took 2 litres to bring to maximum

wheel alignment required

Fail 13 Feb 2024 63,429 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached nut badly wasted (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached nut badly wasted (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front sidelight unit slightly insecure

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Tyre obviously under inflated all (5.2.3 (l))

coolant level low

coolant on min

oil had to be topped up prior to m.o.t. capacity is 2.8 litres, vehicle took 2 litres to bring to maximum

wheel alignment required

Pass 1 Mar 2023 59,863 miles

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

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

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

exhaust outer casing rusty

Pass 18 Feb 2022 56,196 miles

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

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

rear exhaust bracket rusted

rear exhaust outer casing rusted

Fail 18 Feb 2022 56,196 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

rear exhaust bracket rusted

rear exhaust outer casing rusted

Pass 15 Feb 2021 52,078 miles

Offside front tyre perishing and wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 49,677 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 45,673 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2018 42,639 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 42,639 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 40,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust Section Outer Skin Heavily Corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 37,847 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 37,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 35,952 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 35,952 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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AX61 FDG is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AX61 FDG, 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 AX61 FDG registered?

AX61 FDG is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 20 February 2012.

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