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AY12 ZNJ

2012 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

94,346 mi
Last recorded94,346 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 94,346 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2026 94,346 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2025 94,344 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2024 93,542 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 92,282 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 87,360 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 87,359 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 84,407 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 84,367 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 84,367 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2019 84,279 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 84,278 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 77,339 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 77,010 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 65,127 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

centre/rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 5 Apr 2017 65,127 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

centre/rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 5 Apr 2016 51,438 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 37,240 miles

bolts missing front chassis

front panel behind bumper corroded

nearside front inner arch cover damaged

Fail 8 Apr 2015 37,240 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

bolts missing front chassis

front panel behind bumper corroded

nearside front inner arch cover damaged

offside rear tyre flat

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 ZNJ is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 ZNJ, 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 ZNJ registered?

AY12 ZNJ is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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