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AY12 ZNE

2012 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,890 mi
Last recorded96,890 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 ZNE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 96,890 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 93,168 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 93,155 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both upper mounting bushes badly worn (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 90,033 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 90,018 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front bald on edges and badly perished (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2023 85,385 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 85,385 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 80,153 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 74,373 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 69,271 miles

Cracks in windscreen

Engine poss slight misfire?

Nearside Front Upper upper shock mount has play may need servicing.

Pass 8 Mar 2019 61,015 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 61,011 miles

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2018 54,497 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 47,011 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 39,234 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 39,232 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 29,715 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres are wearing thin and are worn thin on the inner edges

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 ZNE is a 2012 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 ZNE, 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 ZNE registered?

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

Is AY12 ZNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY12 ZNE shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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