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AY61 YBU

2012 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

124,272 mi
Last recorded124,272 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY61 YBU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 124,272 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

parking brake cable brackets split

turbo pipe split

Fail 19 Oct 2022 124,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

parking brake cable brackets split

turbo pipe split

Pass 5 Aug 2021 114,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

rear handbrake support brackets on axle have corroded through-tie wrapped as temporary repair

rear wiper blade defective

turbo pipe is split

Fail 4 Aug 2021 114,025 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

rear handbrake support brackets on axle have corroded through-tie wrapped as temporary repair

rear wiper blade defective

turbo pipe is split

Fail 13 Jul 2021 113,241 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear axil hand brake braket corroded both sides

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

turbo hose split

Pass 27 Nov 2019 94,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

rear wiper split

Pass 22 Nov 2018 87,266 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 83,084 miles

wiper blades fouling but still clearing windscreen

Pass 17 Mar 2017 77,676 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 71,160 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 49,261 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

passenger air bag turned off

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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AY61 YBU is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AY61 YBU, 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 AY61 YBU registered?

AY61 YBU is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is AY61 YBU safe to buy?

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