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AY12 XNJ

2012 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

83,669 mi
Last recorded83,669 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 83,669 miles

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))

Fail 6 May 2026 83,669 miles

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))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 80,242 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2025 80,242 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 74,926 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 67,819 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 66,223 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 63,745 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 63,745 miles

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))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 57,774 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 57,774 miles

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))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 53,536 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 50,127 miles

oil leak

osf strut has slight misting of oil coming from the seal

Fail 9 Apr 2018 50,127 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 44,676 miles

front exhaust braket broken

front wiper blades catching each other when operated

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2017 44,673 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 36,854 miles

Rear exhaust box is corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2016 36,843 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 28,449 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 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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