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AY12 XMW

2012 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,481 mi
Last recorded71,481 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 XMW
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 71,481 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2026 71,481 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 65,095 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 58,185 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 51,141 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 45,130 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 44,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 44,922 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 44,175 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 44,164 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 42,432 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 40,294 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust rear box is rusty withy outer skin pealing.

Pass 22 Mar 2017 32,366 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 21,351 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 18,337 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 XMW is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XMW, 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 XMW registered?

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

Is AY12 XMW safe to buy?

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