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AY12 XLS

2012 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

82,628 mi
Last recorded82,628 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 XLS
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 82,628 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both sides top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump /crank seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust flexible joint worn

Fail 5 May 2026 82,628 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both sides top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump /crank seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust flexible joint worn

Pass 24 Apr 2025 81,498 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play top moun (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 81,498 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Front Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play top moun (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 79,369 miles

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

Rear Axel corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2023 74,541 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 74,541 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2022 65,361 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2022 65,361 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 55,772 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fail 16 Jul 2021 55,771 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Jul 2020 49,922 miles

exhaust system rusting

Pass 27 Apr 2019 44,488 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 May 2018 40,066 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has age related cracks

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 May 2017 34,844 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

screen cracked above drivers view

Pass 3 May 2016 19,978 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 9,990 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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AY12 XLS is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 AY12 XLS, 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 AY12 XLS registered?

AY12 XLS is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is AY12 XLS safe to buy?

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