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S12 OAP

2012 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,346 mi
Last recorded80,346 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 OAP
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 80,346 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 72,267 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 68,186 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 64,566 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 61,891 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 60,826 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 60,826 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 52,532 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 47,836 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 41,228 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 41,191 miles

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

oil low

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2017 34,652 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 27,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 27,752 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 18,828 miles

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

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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S12 OAP is a 2012 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S12 OAP, 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 S12 OAP registered?

S12 OAP is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 19 September 2012.

Is S12 OAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S12 OAP shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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