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AY12 XLU

2012 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,646 mi
Last recorded94,646 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2026 94,646 miles

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))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 93,281 miles

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))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 93,281 miles

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))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 90,259 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 86,542 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 81,880 miles

o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush starting to perish

o/s/r shocker top bush starting to perish

Pass 27 Jan 2021 75,590 miles

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))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 59,161 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 53,860 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jul 2018 53,860 miles

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))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 53,853 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2017 51,380 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 49,609 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 46,865 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 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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