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AY12 ZNB

2012 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,025 mi
Last recorded66,025 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 66,025 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2025 66,024 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 58,283 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 51,130 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 42,156 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 TYRES GETTING LOW (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 42,155 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 TYRES GETTING LOW (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 33,578 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 30 Dec 2020 33,202 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box, and joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 32,463 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 29,531 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 27,848 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 22,325 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 17,061 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 12,787 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 ZNB 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 85.7%.

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 ZNB, 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 ZNB registered?

AY12 ZNB is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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