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AY12 XMG

2012 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

64,036 mi
Last recorded64,036 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 XMG
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 64,036 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 61,289 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 61,288 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 56,778 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 52,262 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2021 48,079 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 46,875 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 46,337 miles

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2019 46,330 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2018 45,468 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 44,266 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 43,501 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 43,475 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 37,089 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 XMG is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 AY12 XMG, 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 AY12 XMG registered?

AY12 XMG is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is AY12 XMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY12 XMG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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