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AM08 BAM

2012 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests41 (25 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate61%

Mileage

70,938 mi
Last recorded70,938 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 BAM
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

25 pass 16 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 70,938 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2025 70,935 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting N/S SILL HOLED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2025 91,997 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 63,892 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Aug 2024 90,702 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 90,702 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 60,044 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 85,869 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 55,361 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2022 55,326 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 79,905 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 79,901 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 50,311 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 50,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2021 73,562 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened strong advisory (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened strong advisory (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2021 73,557 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened strong advisory (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened strong advisory (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2021 49,861 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 49,861 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 68,912 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2020 68,887 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2019 44,409 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 65,051 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 65,045 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 39,849 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 59,990 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 33,765 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 33,765 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 54,099 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 54,094 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 24,757 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 16,663 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 16,663 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 42,365 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 42,365 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 15,077 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 15,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 37,724 miles

body damage

no oil topped up to min for mot

nsr flexy secured for mot standard would advise new flexy holder bracket

osf top shock cup corroded / rear axcel corroded

poss punture nsr tyre

Fail 3 Jan 2015 37,724 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

body damage

no oil topped up to min for mot

osf top shock cup corroded / rear axcel corroded

poss punture nsr tyre

Pass 23 Dec 2013 30,587 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Dec 2013 30,587 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2011 15,214 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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AM08 BAM is a 2012 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 41 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61%.

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 AM08 BAM, 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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AM08 BAM is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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