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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section deteriated (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section deteriated (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front tyre worn slightly on the inner shoulder 185/55/15
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and corroded (5.3.2 (b))
both front top mounts have play
exhaust backbox outer skin coming away
Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front tyre worn slightly on the inner shoulder 185/55/15
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and corroded (5.3.2 (b))
both front top mounts have play
exhaust backbox outer skin coming away
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
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
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread,185/55/15
Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread
Rear exhaust deteriating
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction stickers in screen (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread,185/55/15
Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread
Rear exhaust deteriating
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
oil leak
osf strut has slight misting of oil coming from the seal
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
oil leak
osf strut has slight misting of oil coming from the seal
front exhaust braket broken
front wiper blades catching each other when operated
rear exhaust box corroded
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald on inner tread 185/55x15 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald on inner tread 185/55x15 (4.1.E.1)
front exhaust braket broken
front wiper blades catching each other when operated
rear exhaust box corroded
Rear exhaust box is corroded
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear exhaust box is corroded
How Reliable is the Fiat 500?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AY12 XNJ is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 XNJ, 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 XNJ registered?
AY12 XNJ is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 March 2012.
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