MOT Status
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94,646 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside front and offside front inner brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded nearside rear and offside rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated parking brake lever reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub-frame/axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded Nearside rear and offside rear coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear sub-frame/axle/cross-member corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Due to headlamp unit insecure. (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp insecure Headlamp unit insecure. (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Nearside rear upper shock absorbers bush worn. (5.3.2 (c))
Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Offside rear upper shock absorbers bush worn. (5.3.2 (c))
Coil spring corroded Nearside rear and offside rear coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear sub-frame/axle/cross-member corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush starting to perish
o/s/r shocker top bush starting to perish
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
How Reliable is the Fiat 500?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AY12 XLU is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 XLU, 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 XLU registered?
AY12 XLU is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 March 2012.
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