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12 YOO

2014 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,508 mi
Last recorded84,508 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Fiat 50040,995 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration12 YOO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2026 84,508 miles

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

Corrosion on rear axle

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 78,988 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2025 78,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high MAIN BEAM. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure MAIN BEAM UNIT +BULB INCORETTLY FITTED. (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 71,826 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2024 71,821 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high main beam (HEADLAMP INSECURE) (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 66,485 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 61,578 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 61,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 55,647 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 49,035 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 43,606 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 43,606 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 35,710 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 35,710 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 26,657 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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12 YOO is a 2014 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2014 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 40,995 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 12 YOO, 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 12 years old, this Fiat 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 12 YOO registered?

12 YOO is a 2014 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 October 2014.

Is 12 YOO safe to buy?

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